MATERIALISM Antonyms
Definition of MATERIALISM
Best Opposite Words For MATERIALISM
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idealism | nounn | |||||||
noun • (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality • impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are • elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued | ||||||||
altruism | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others | ||||||||
asceticism | nounn | |||||||
noun • the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state • the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) • rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint | ||||||||
selflessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others • acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity | ||||||||
soulfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • deep feeling or emotion | ||||||||
spirituality | nounn | |||||||
noun • property or income owned by a church • concern with things of the spirit | ||||||||
transcendence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience • the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits |