semidivine

adjective

semi·di·vine ˌse-mē-də-ˈvīn

ˌse-ˌmī-,

-mi-

: more than mortal but not fully divine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The piece appears to depict Naga — a member of a class of mythical semidivine beings known in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism — surrounded by dozens of people. —

Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of semidivine was in 1600

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“Semidivine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semidivine. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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Last Updated: 5 Mar 2023 - Updated example sentences

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