Divinity
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/
Definitions
3 meaningsThe quality of being divine or godlike; the state of being a god or goddess.
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/
The state or quality of being divine; godliness.
Many religions have a concept of divinity or a supreme being.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone is so good, pure, and powerful that they seem like a god or goddess. Divinity is that special feeling of being awesome, almost magical, and related to the divine.
👶 For kids: It's the quality of being like a god or being holy.
More Examples
The artist's paintings evoked a sense of divinity and awe.
She felt a deep connection to the divinity within herself and the world around her.
How It's Used
"The ancient Egyptians believed their pharaohs possessed a certain divinity."
"Milton's poetry often explores themes of divinity and the struggle between good and evil."
A divine being, a god or goddess.
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/
A divine being; a god or goddess.
The ancient Egyptians worshipped a variety of divinities.
💡 Simply: It's like a superhero, but instead of flying and super strength, this person is a god or goddess. It's someone powerful and who people pray to!
👶 For kids: A god or a goddess.
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In many cultures, divinities are seen as the creators of the universe.
Legends of divinities often depict them intervening in human affairs.
How It's Used
"The ancient Greek pantheon included many divinities with unique powers."
The study of religion; theology.
/dɪˈvɪnɪti/
The seminary offers courses in divinity.
💡 Simply: It's when you study religion, trying to understand gods, beliefs, and how everything came to be. It’s like learning everything about the world.
👶 For kids: Learning all about gods and religions.
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She has a strong background in divinity and religious studies.
His philosophical discussions often touched upon issues related to divinity.
How It's Used
"He pursued a degree in divinity at a prestigious university."
Idioms & expressions
divine intervention
A miraculous act of God or a higher power.
"The rescue was seen as a case of divine intervention."
From Old French "divinité," from Latin "dīvīnitās" meaning "divinity, godhead," derived from "dīvus" meaning "divine, godlike."
Used in religious and philosophical texts for centuries to describe the nature of gods and the spiritual realm.
Memory tip
Think of "divine" like a god; divinity is the *state* of being that.