Vocab Dictionary

divine Definition and Meaning

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪn/

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions of divine

  1. 1. of, from, or like God or a god.

    Example: The divine presence was felt in the serene atmosphere.

  2. 2. to discover or declare something by divination.

    Example: She tried to divine the outcome of the election.

  3. 3. a deity or god.

    Example: In many cultures, the divine is represented in various forms.

Synonyms for divine

Antonyms for divine

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'divin', from Latin 'divinus', from 'deus' meaning god.

Examples of divine in a Sentence

  • The artist's work was inspired by divine beauty.
  • Many believe that the divine will guide them in their decisions.
  • The divine right of kings was a common belief in medieval Europe.

Phrases Using divine

divine intervention
the involvement of a deity in human affairs.
divine right
the doctrine that kings derive their authority from God.
divine comedy
an epic poem by Dante Alighieri, representing the journey of the soul toward God.

Word Forms

past Tense
divined
present Participle
divining

Usage

region
universal
formality
formal
frequency
common

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