Divinity: meaning, definitions and examples
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divinity
[ dɪˈvɪnɪti ]
study of gods
The study or science of divine beings; theology. The quality or character of being divine. A divine being; a god or goddess.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was a professor of divinity at the university.
- The divinity of ancient cultures is still a subject of fascination today.
holiness
The state or quality of being divine. The nature or essence of God; godhead. Holiness of character or nature, godliness.
Synonyms
godliness, holiness, sacredness
Examples of usage
- The divinity of the sacred place was palpable.
- She radiated a sense of divinity in her actions.
dessert
A creamy frozen dessert made of milk, sugar, and flavoring, typically in a mold.
Synonyms
delicacy, frozen dessert, sweet treat
Examples of usage
- She served a delicious divinity after dinner.
Translations
Translations of the word "divinity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 divindade
🇮🇳 देवत्व
🇩🇪 Göttlichkeit
🇮🇩 ketuhanan
🇺🇦 божественність
🇵🇱 boskość
🇯🇵 神性
🇫🇷 divinité
🇪🇸 divinidad
🇹🇷 tanrısallık
🇰🇷 신성
🇸🇦 ألوهية
🇨🇿 božství
🇸🇰 božstvo
🇨🇳 神性
🇸🇮 božanskost
🇮🇸 guðdómur
🇰🇿 құдайлық
🇬🇪 ღვთაებრიობა
🇦🇿 ilahilik
🇲🇽 divinidad
Word origin
The word 'divinity' originated in the late Middle English period, from Old French divinite, from Latin divinitas, from divinus 'divine'. The concept of divinity has been a central theme in various religions and philosophies throughout history, symbolizing the divine or supernatural power beyond human understanding.
See also: divination, divinely, diviner, divining, divinization.