divine (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪn/

Definition

Of, from, or like God or a god; extremely good, pleasant, or enjoyable.

Examples

• The ancient Greeks believed in many divine beings.

• She has a divine singing voice.

• The meal was simply divine.

How to Use divine

divine intervention (collocation)

Help or guidance from a god or supernatural power, believed to affect events on Earth. — "The team's victory seemed like divine intervention."

divine right (collocation)

The belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God, not from the people. — "The monarch's claim to rule was based on divine right."

Synonyms of divine

Words with a similar meaning to divine:

• holy
• sacred
• celestial
• godly

Antonyms of divine

Words with the opposite meaning to divine:

• mundane
• profane
• earthly

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