stigmata
IPA: stɪgmˈɑtʌ
Root Word: Stigmata
noun
- (religion, Christianity) bodily marks or sores, corresponding in location to the crucifixion wounds of Christ; supposed to occur during states of religious ecstasy or hysteria, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically
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Examples of "stigmata" in Sentences
- The artist painted a haunting depiction of a figure with bloody stigmata on their hands and feet
- Some believers see stigmata as a sign of divine intervention or a connection to Christ
- The woman claimed to have received stigmata during a religious experience
- The stigmata on his body were a source of both fascination and horror for those who saw them
- Despite the pain of his stigmata, the man felt a sense of peace and closeness to God
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