DIVINE

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Etymology 1

From Old French divin, from Latin dīvīnus (“of a god”), from divus (“god”).

Displaced native Old English godcund.

Adjective

divine (comparative more divine, superlative most divine)

1. Of or pertaining to a god. synonyms, antonyms ▲Synonyms: deific, godlike, godlyAntonyms: undivine, ungodly
2. Eternal, holy, or otherwise godlike. synonyms, antonyms ▲Synonyms: hallowed, holy, sacredAntonyms: godless, secular, ungodly
3. Of superhuman or surpassing excellence. synonyms, antonyms ▲Synonyms: supreme, ultimateAntonyms: humdrum, mediocre, ordinary
4. Beautiful, heavenly. synonyms, antonyms ▲Synonyms: beautiful, delightful, exquisite, heavenly, lovely, magnificent, marvellous/marvelous, splendid, wonderfulAntonyms: horrible, horrid, nasty, unpleasant
5. (obsolete) Foreboding; prescient. quotations ▼
6. (obsolete, of souls) immortal; elect or saved after death quotations ▼
7. Relating to divinity or theology.