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divine

n.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //dɪˈvaɪn// UK //dɪvˈaɪn// di·vine Archaic

n. coming from or connected to a god. You can also use it to describe something that is so beautiful or perfect that it feels like it belongs in heaven.

n. of, from, or like God or a god; supremely good or beautiful. While the metadata suggests a noun sense, the adjectival use is the dominant modern form.


SIMPLE

The sunrise over the mountains was absolutely divine.

CONTEXTUAL

Many ancient cultures believed that their kings ruled by divine right, meaning their power came directly from a god.

COMPLEX

The poet spent years attempting to capture the divine harmony of the universe, arguing that even the smallest flower reflected a celestial order beyond human comprehension.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in religious contexts or as a hyperbolic adjective in informal speech to mean 'excellent'.

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