Divine: meaning, definitions and examples
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divine
[ dɪˈvaɪn ]
spiritual belief
of, from, or like God or a god; very good or pleasing; delightful
Synonyms
blessed, celestial, godly, heavenly, holy
Examples of usage
- Her singing was divine.
- The view from the mountaintop was truly divine.
- The taste of the cake was divine.
predict the future
to discover something (such as a hidden message or fate) by intuition or insight
Synonyms
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:
🇵🇹 divino
🇮🇳 दिव्य
🇩🇪 göttlich
🇮🇩 ilahi
🇺🇦 божественний
🇵🇱 boski
🇯🇵 神聖な (shinsei na)
🇫🇷 divin
🇪🇸 divino
🇹🇷 ilahi
🇰🇷 신성한 (sinseonghan)
🇸🇦 إلهي
🇨🇿 božský
🇸🇰 božský
🇨🇳 神圣的 (shénshèng de)
🇸🇮 božanski
🇮🇸 guðdómlegur
🇰🇿 құдай
🇬🇪 ღვთაებრივი
🇦🇿 ilahi
🇲🇽 divino
Word origin
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.