divinity

noun

di·​vin·​i·​ty də-ˈvi-nə-tē 

plural divinities

1

: theology

2

: the quality or state of being divine

3

often capitalized : a divine being: such as

a

: god sense 1

b(1)

: god sense 2

(2)

: goddess

4

: fudge made of whipped egg whites, sugar, and nuts

Synonyms

• deity
• godhead
• godhood

Examples of divinity in a Sentence

Christians believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ.

the divinities of ancient Greece

Recent Examples on the Web

Each frame carries both a dignified divinity and strong sense of urgency. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 19 May 2024

The Oscar-winning director has focused his lens on Christianity throughout much of his work, and his controversial 1988 film, The Last Temptation of Christ, drew backlash from religious groups over its portrayal of Jesus grappling with human desires, doubts, and his own divinity. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing divinity

• divinity school

Kids Definition

divinity

noun

di·​vin·​i·​ty də-ˈvin-ət-ē 

plural divinities

1

: theology sense 1

2

: the quality or state of being divine

3

often capitalized

a

: god sense 1

b

: god sense 2

c

: goddess sense 1

d

: demigod sense 1