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Word

divinely

Phoneticsdi·vine·ly

US/dɪˈvaɪnɫi/

UK/dɪvˈaɪnli/

Definition

adv. in a way that is perfect, beautiful, or holy. You use it to describe something that feels like it comes from a god or is of the highest quality.

adv. in a manner that is heavenly, sacred, or of divine origin. Often used to describe aesthetic perfection or moral purity.

Examples

“The singer's voice was divinely beautiful.”

“The chef prepared the meal with such care that the guests described the flavors as divinely inspired.”

“The cathedral's architecture was so divinely proportioned that visitors often felt a profound sense of peace upon entering the nave for the first time.”

Examples

simple

“The singer's voice was divinely beautiful.”

contextual

“The chef prepared the meal with such care that the guests described the flavors as divinely inspired.”

complex

“The cathedral's architecture was so divinely proportioned that visitors often felt a profound sense of peace upon entering the nave for the first time.”

Real-World Examples

“The liturgy’s message is this: Live up to your greatness, your divinely endowed potential, as a being made in God’s image.”
The Conversation · 18 Sept 2026

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Frequency
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