adjective / noun
divine
dih-VYNE/dɪˈvaɪn/
Belonging to a god or sacred power.
The cross and communion chalice represent divine worship at the altar.
Etymology
Divinus meant “of a god,” expressing belonging or origin. The selected sense preserves this connection: something divine has a god’s nature or proceeds from sacred power.
In context
all of us are blessed with divine light and every person is endowed with a sacred soul
More examples
- In Greek mythology, Athena offers divine guidance to heroes.
- The warm chocolate cake tastes divine.
- The collection includes sermons by several prominent divines.
Forms
divine · divines
divinity noun — The quality of being a god.
divinely adverb — In a holy or godlike manner.
Similar words
- sacred
- Emphasizes religious importance rather than belonging to a god.
- holy
- Emphasizes spiritual purity or special dedication to religious purposes.