ENGLISH
REFERENCE

divinely

adv. manner
C1 Advanced US //dɪˈvaɪnɫi// UK //dɪvˈaɪnli// di·vine·ly

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.


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.

© 2026 English Reference