Meaning of the word divine in English

What does divine mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

divine

US /dɪˈvaɪn/

UK /dɪˈvaɪn/

of, from, or like God or a god

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Many ancient cultures worshipped a multitude of divine beings.

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The priest spoke of the divine power of forgiveness.

Synonym:

godly heavenly sacred holy celestial

extremely good; delightful

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The dessert was absolutely divine.

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She looked divine in her new dress.

Synonym:

excellent superb magnificent splendid glorious

discover (something) by guesswork or intuition

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She could divine his intentions from his subtle gestures.

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It was difficult to divine the true meaning of the ancient text.

Synonym:

guess conjecture surmise infer discern

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