CEFR C1

divinity

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The king claimed to rule by divine right, a testament to his perceived divinity.
Many religions explore the concept of divinity and its relationship to humanity.

Synonyms: godhood, godliness, deity, divine nature

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divinity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɪnəti/

Definition

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

Examples

The king claimed to rule by divine right, a testament to his perceived divinity.
Many religions explore the concept of divinity and its relationship to humanity.
The mystics sought to experience the divine presence and connect with pure divinity.

How to Use divinity

divinity of (prepositional phrase): The divine quality belonging to a specific entity or concept. — "The divinity of Christ is a central tenet of Christianity."
pursue divinity (collocation): To study theology or religious doctrine. — "He decided to pursue divinity after a profound spiritual experience."

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