Divinity

/dɪˈvɪn.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state or quality of being divine; the nature of God or a god.

The mystics often experienced a sense of divinity during their meditative practices.

A deity or god.

In ancient cultures, each divinity had specific powers and was worshipped in unique ways.

The study of theology or religious doctrine.

She decided to pursue a degree in divinity to deepen her understanding of various religious traditions.

From Old French 'divin' from Latin 'divinus', meaning 'of a god'.

divine intervention

The involvement of a deity in human affairs.

divine right

The doctrine that kings derive their right to rule directly from God.

divinity school

A graduate school of theology.

deity

A being considered to be a god or goddess.

theology

The study of the nature of God and religious belief.

sacred

Connected with God or a deity and is therefore deserving of reverence.

A situation or object that is considered excellent or admirable.

That dessert was pure divinity!

A term of endearment for someone who is seen as perfect.

You're such a divinity for helping me out.