divinity

noun

di·​vin·​i·​ty də-ˈvi-nə-tē 

plural divinities

1

: theology

2

: the quality or state of being divine

3

often Divinity : 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 of divinity

• deity

Examples of divinity in a Sentence

Christians believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ.

the divinities of ancient Greece

Recent Examples on the Web

Their divinity is some form of very strict utilitarianism. —Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026

For a film that treats the human voice itself as a conduit for divinity, Ann Lee rarely leaves those voices unadorned. —Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Jan. 2026

While there was a focus on being grounded in the present, the experience also looked towards the future with the help of Gordon, who guided every guest through divinity dice readings. —Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026

Intertwining the inextricable fates of the Great Salt Lake and the millions of people who live, work, and travel surrounding it, Ellis achieves an existential scope that is both terrifying and motivating, wrought with divinity and doom. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing divinity

• divinity school

Rhymes for divinity

• affinity
• infinity
• salinity
• vicinity
• virginity
• alkalinity
• consanguinity
• crystallinity
• femininity
• masculinity

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