divine
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.connected to or coming from God or a god.
adj.relating to, proceeding from, or being a deity.
Simple“Many ancient cultures believed their kings had a divine right to rule.”
In context“The philosopher argued that the beauty of the natural world was evidence of a divine creator.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.extremely good, pleasant, or beautiful.
adj.of superhuman or surpassing excellence; used as a superlative for aesthetic or sensory pleasure.
Simple“The chocolate cake we had for dessert was absolutely divine.”
In context“The soprano gave a divine performance that left the entire audience in stunned silence for several moments after the final note.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
v.to find out or guess something that is hidden or not obvious.
v.to discover or perceive something by intuition or insight rather than by direct evidence.
Simple“I managed to divine her true feelings despite her polite smile.”
In context“Experienced investors often try to divine the future of the market by looking at subtle shifts in consumer confidence.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
v.to look for water or minerals underground using a special stick.
v.to search for underground water or minerals by means of a dowsing rod.
Simple“The farmer hired a man to divine for water before digging the new well.”
In context“Although scientists remain sceptical, many rural communities still rely on specialists who claim to divine water using hazel branches.”
Synonymsdowse - 05 C2 Proficiency
n.a person who studies religion or works as a priest.
n.a person skilled in divinity or theology; a member of the clergy.
Simple“The old library contained many books written by famous seventeenth-century divines.”
In context“The council consisted of several learned divines who were tasked with interpreting the new religious statutes.”
SynonymsAntonymslayperson
“Many churches believe God has a divine plan for the end of everything.”