# divinely

/dɪˈvaɪnɫi/ (US) · /dɪvˈaɪnli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/divinely
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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