Divine: meaning, definitions and examples

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divine

 

[ dษชหˆvaษชn ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

spiritual belief

of, from, or like God or a god; very good or pleasing; delightful

Synonyms

blessed, celestial, godly, heavenly, holy.

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Word Description / Examples
divine

Used to describe something extremely good or delightful; also refers to anything directly related to a deity or god.

  • The cake she baked was simply divine.
  • The ancient temple had a divine aura.
heavenly

Refers to something extremely pleasant or beautiful, as though it came from heaven; also relates to religious concepts of paradise.

  • The dessert was heavenly, melting in your mouth.
  • The landscape had a heavenly glow at sunset.
holy

Used specifically in religious contexts to describe something sacred, sanctified, or associated with God. Can also refer to someone or something deeply moral and virtuous.

  • The Bible is considered a holy book.
  • The holy water was used in the blessing ceremony.
celestial

Typically used to refer to things related to the sky or outer space, often encapsulating a sense of beauty or majesty. Can also mean heavenly or divine.

  • Astronomers study celestial bodies like stars and planets.
  • The choir's voices were of celestial beauty.
godly

Often used to describe someone who is very devout or pious; can also mean divine or resembling God.

  • He led a very godly and humble life.
  • Her godly demeanor inspired those around her.
blessed

Commonly used in religious contexts to refer to being favored by God. It can also describe something that brings happiness or joy.

  • They felt blessed to have such a loving family.
  • The priest blessed the congregation.

Examples of usage

  • Her singing was divine.
  • The view from the mountaintop was truly divine.
  • The taste of the cake was divine.
Context #2 | Verb

predict the future

to discover something (such as a hidden message or fate) by intuition or insight

Examples of usage

  • She claimed to divine the future from reading tarot cards.
  • The ancient priestess could divine the will of the gods.

Translations

Translations of the word "divine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฟเคตเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gรถttlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ilahi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะถะตัั‚ะฒะตะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ boski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅž่–ใช (shinsei na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท divin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilahi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์„ฑํ•œ (sinseonghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู„ู‡ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลพskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ boลพskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅžๅœฃ็š„ (shรฉnshรจng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ boลพanski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ guรฐdรณmlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะดะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ•แƒ—แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilahi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divino

Etymology

The word 'divine' originated from the Latin word 'divinus', which means 'of a god' or 'from a god'. In ancient times, it was used to describe things related to gods or goddesses, showing a sense of sacredness and holiness. Over time, the meaning expanded to include something exceptionally good or pleasing, reflecting a divine quality. The verb form 'to divine' also has roots in ancient divination practices, where individuals sought to uncover hidden truths or predict the future through mystical means.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,441, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.