divine
Meaning
Pertaining to or characteristic of a deity; often used to describe qualities or attributes that are supremely good, beautiful, or transcendent, invoking a sense of awe or reverence associated with the divine nature or essence.
💡 While "divine" is frequently used in religious contexts, it can also be employed metaphorically to describe exceptional human qualities or experiences, such as "divine beauty" or "divine comedy," which may lead to ambiguity if not clearly contextualized.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
She
stepped
onto
the
balcony
with
a
steaming
cup
of
coffee
and
a
small
pastry
,
intent
on
stealing
a
few
tranquil
minutes
before
the
day's
obligations
began
.
As
sunlight
warmed
her
face
,
she
closed
her
eyes
to
savor
the
subtle
mix
of
almond
and
citrus
,
then
decided
the
pastry
was
simply
divine
.
The
quiet
street
below
and
the
soft
conversation
of
neighbors
created
an
atmosphere
that
encouraged
calm
contemplation
rather
than
urgency
.
With
deliberate
slowness
she
made
notes
in
a
small
journal
about
what
she
appreciated
,
noting
how
attention
to
minor
details
could
alter
her
mood
.
By
the
time
she
finished
her
coffee
,
she
felt
composed
and
resolute
,
ready
to
meet
the
day's
tasks
with
a
steadier
heart
.
Common Phrases
divine intervention
divine right
divine inspiration
Synonyms
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