divinity

noun
UK: /dɪˈvɪn.ə.ti/
US: /dəˈvɪn.ə.ti/

  1. The state of being divine; godhood.

    1. She believed in the divinity of the sun and moon.
    2. Many ancient cultures worshipped emperors, attributing divinity to their rule over the nation.

  2. A god or goddess; a divine being.

    1. The ancient Greeks worshipped many divinities.
    2. Athena is a divinity in Greek mythology, known for her wisdom and strategic prowess.

  3. The study of religious beliefs and practices; theology.

    1. He studied divinity at the local seminary.
    2. Her lifelong passion for understanding faith led her to pursue a degree in divinity.

  4. A quality of supreme excellence or beauty.

    1. The singer's voice had a touch of divinity.
    2. The painter captured the divinity of the landscape in his breathtaking masterpiece.

Synonyms

godhood deity theology holiness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "divinity" in English means: The state of being divine; godhood., A god or goddess; a divine being., The study of religious beliefs and practices; theology., A quality of supreme excellence or beauty..

The phonetic transcription of "divinity" is /dɪˈvɪn.ə.ti/ in British English and /dəˈvɪn.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "divinity": godhood, deity, theology, holiness.

Example usage of "divinity": "She believed in the divinity of the sun and moon.". More examples on the page.