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Divine: meaning, definitions and examples

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divine

 

[dษชหˆvaษชn ]

Definitions

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'divinus', meaning 'of a god'.
  • It has roots in the Proto-Indo-European word 'dyeus', which refers to the daytime sky or a god.
  • Over time, 'divine' evolved to describe things that are heavenly or excellent.

Religious Significance

  • In many religions, divinity represents the quality of being godlike or sacred.
  • The concept of divine beings or gods is central to faiths like Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
  • Divine intervention refers to the belief that a deity can influence events in the world.

Literature

  • Divine characters often symbolize ultimate goodness or righteousness in stories and myths.
  • Many literary works explore the theme of human interactions with the divine, questioning morality and existence.
  • In poetry, 'divine' is often used to convey beauty, love, or deep emotional experiences.

Art

  • Renaissance art featured many divine themes, depicting gods and religious figures.
  • Artists like Michelangelo portrayed divinity in their works, aiming to evoke awe and reverence.
  • In modern art, the idea of the divine can challenge traditional representations and explore personal spirituality.

Philosophy

  • Philosophers often debate the nature of the divine, discussing concepts of existence and the universe.
  • Ideas about what is divine can reflect human values and ethics in philosophical discussions.
  • Some philosophical schools propose that the divine is not an entity but an expression of the highest values or truths.

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

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.