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divine

divine

57 5.0
Extremely good or beautiful, as if from the gods
  • adjective
  • /dɪˈvaɪn/
: divino
  • The sunset over the ocean was absolutely divine, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink.
  • divine beauty

It's still here looking divine, pink, but divine.

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Examples

  • It's one of our divine English quality wines.

  • Miss Ericson, you look divine.

  • But how divine is all of this space?

  • Those are some of the divine things that fell in place.

  • It's still here looking divine, pink, but divine.

  • So, you see, Jade, we are both going to enjoy the pleasure of your divine company, whether you like it or not.

  • "You are the most divine woman I have ever met," Candace said once.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • And Lucilla, the shirt is divine on you; you must keep it.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • You look divine.

  • This is divine.

Synonyms

beautiful
vsdivine
∞ 1.0

Pleasant to see, hear, or think about

adds an extra notion that the pleasure seems inspired by gods
magnificent
vsdivine
288 3.9

Very impressive and beautiful in appearance or style

adds the sense of being inspired by gods rather than only grand style
glorious
vsdivine
271 3.6

Very beautiful and impressive in a way that makes people admire it

suggests a heavenly or godly source of delight rather than plain splendor
magical
vsdivine
239 3.7

Having a special, beautiful quality that makes people feel amazed

implies a godly source of delight rather than only enchantment
marvelous
vsdivine
  • US
215 1.8

Very good and surprising in a way that pleases people

carries an extra idea of being delightful in a godly way
brilliant
vsdivine
211 3.2

Very impressive and grand in appearance or style

implies a godly or inspired quality beyond mere brilliance
breathtaking
vsdivine
70 3.5

A very beautiful and surprising sight that amazes you

frames that astonishment as if inspired by gods rather than only amazement
inspired
vsdivine
55 4.1

Being very creative and excellent, as if from a sudden bright idea

emphasizes a godly origin feeling rather than only human creativity
wondrous
vsdivine
54 5.8

Very impressive and causing strong surprise

adds a nuance that the wonder feels like godly inspiration
sublime
vsdivine
  • Literature
45 6.7

Extremely beautiful or great in a way that makes people feel wonder

frames admiration as coming from godly inspiration rather than only grandeur
heavenly
vsdivine
35 3.4

Extremely pleasant and giving great comfort

suggests godly inspiration rather than general pleasantness or charm
celestial
vsdivine
  • Literature
28 6.9

From heaven or like a god, not of this world

casts admiration as if inspired by gods rather than only heavenly link
godlike
vsdivine
13 7.9

Very powerful and perfect, like a god

frames excellence as praise inspired by higher beings rather than literal supreme power
elysian
vsdivine
  • Literature
12 9.9

Very beautiful and peaceful like heaven

focuses more on being inspired by gods rather than simply idyllic joy
beauteous
vsdivine
  • Archaic
6 9.9

Pleasant to look at, often in a gentle or graceful way

adds the sense of being god inspired rather than only literary beauty
splendiferous
vsdivine
4 9.9

Very beautiful and impressive, like at a big party

leans toward godly inspiration and delight rather than only splendid flair
numinous
vsdivine
  • Literature
4 9.9

A strong feeling that something is holy and full of mystery

means something seems blessed or godly rather than openly mystical or ritual
supernal
vsdivine
  • Literature
1 9.9

Having a beautiful, heavenly look or sound that feels holy

expresses a godly inspiration or delight rather than merely celestial relation
splendorous
vsdivine
  • Literature
1 7.5

Very beautiful and impressive to look at

carries an extra sense of godly delight rather than just impressive quality
theophanic
vsdivine
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Showing a god appearing to people or seeming like a god

praises something as inspired by gods rather than describing an actual sighting

Antonyms

914 1.0

Very bad or unpleasant and causing dislike

681 1.0

Normal and not special or unusual

Compounds

An action by a god or spirit that changes what happens to people

7 8.6

A belief that a king or queen rules because God chose them and people must obey

Divine Comedy
  • Literature
4 8.4

A long poem by Dante Alighieri about a soul's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise

4 8.2

A rule people believe comes directly from God rather than from laws made by people

Knowledge given to people by a god or supernatural power

Special help from a god for someone deciding or acting

A name for the Christian leader John believed to have written the fourth Gospel, three letters, and Revelation

A political idea that kings get their power from God and are not controlled by their people

A public ceremony in a church where people pray and sing

Divine Office
  • Formal
1 9.9

A set of prayers that priests and some laypeople say at set times each day

divine messenger
  • Literature
1 9.2

A being sent by God or a god to give messages to people

A book in the Bible that describes visions about the end of the world

How Good

divine
57 5.0
excellent
∞ 1.0
wonderful
∞ 1.0
good
∞ 1.0
pleasant
323 1.0

Surface Forms

divine positive
diviner comparative
divinest superlative

Etymology

Divine can mean 'extremely good' because people long ago thought the best things came from the gods. So when something is wonderful or beautiful, we call it divine as if it were made by the gods.