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

Some call it empathy; others believe there is divinity in the man. —Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

Jackson is awarded a master of divinity degree from the Chicago Theological Seminary because his life experiences more than fulfill the requirements for his missing courses in pastoral care, preaching and international relations. —Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

Jackson ultimately earned his divinity degree after being ordained a minister in 1968. —Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

In 1969, Lincoln University awarded him an honorary doctor of divinity degree. —Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 17 Feb. 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