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

On Thursday, the pope released a statement against military leaders who conflate war with divinity. —Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026

Degree programs include a master of divinity, master of arts and master of sacred theology. —Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

His church becomes a vital part of Homelander’s plan, just as Homelander’s delusions of divinity soon become everyone’s plague. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026

Martin received an honorary doctorate of divinity from the WWMI Bible Institute and Seminary in 2023. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 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