Divinité (en. Divinity)

/divinite/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quality of that which is divine.
The divinity of this ancient object is recognized by all.
La divinité de cet objet ancien est reconnue par tous.
Set of divine beings, gods in a religion.
In Greek mythology, the Olympian divinity is very well-known.
Dans la mythologie grecque, la divinité olympienne est très connue.
Abstract notion of God or gods.
Divinity is at the center of religious beliefs.
La divinité est au centre des croyances religieuses.

Etymology

From Latin 'divinitas', derived from 'divinus' meaning 'divine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an aspect of divinity
a divine or sacred characteristic.
un aspect de la divinité
the divinity of love
the sacred nature of love.
la divinité de l'amour
to draw closer to divinity
seeking to attain a state of divine mindset or behavior.
se rapprocher de la divinité

Related Words

divine
Pertaining to God or gods.
divin
divinization
Process by which something is elevated to the status of divine.
divinisation
divinely
In a divine manner, like an act of grace.
divinement

Slang Meanings

A state of excellence or perfection.
That performance was pure divinity!
Cette performance était de la divinité pure !
A mystical or inexplicable phenomenon.
It was a divine experience, as if touched by heaven.
C'était une expérience de divinité, comme touché par le ciel.