divinity

noun

di·​vin·​i·​ty də-ˈvi-nə-tē How to pronounce divinity (audio)
plural divinities
Synonyms of divinitynext
1
: theology
2
: the quality or state of being divine
3
often Divinity : a divine being: such as
a
: god sense 1
b(1)
: god sense 2
(2)
: goddess
4
: fudge made of whipped egg whites, sugar, and nuts

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Christians believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ. the divinities of ancient Greece
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This is also a highly spiritual moment for you that seemingly gives you a direct line to divinity. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Lisa-Kaindé is the bleeding heart who whispers divinity into her lyrics, and Naomi grounds them with the beating pulse of her percussion. — Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026 Besides Divinity, directed by Soderbergh protégé Eddie Alcazar, Willis used her own money to launch a clothing line, a venture that fizzled out after an initial drop. — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 And some of what Odysseus says about divinity, to me, is somebody who’s protesting a bit too much, someone trying to live in denial of their own instincts and their own practices. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for divinity

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of divinity was in the 14th century

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“Divinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divinity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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divinity

noun
di·​vin·​i·​ty də-ˈvin-ət-ē How to pronounce divinity (audio)
plural divinities
1
: theology sense 1
2
: the quality or state of being divine
3
often capitalized
a
: god sense 1
b
: god sense 2
c
: goddess sense 1
d
: demigod sense 1

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