Synonyms of divinity

divinity

noun

də-ˈvi-nə-tē 

1

as in deity

the quality or state of being divine

Henry David Thoreau felt the presence of divinity in every part of nature

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deity
• godhead
• holiness
• godhood
• saintliness
• godliness
• blessedness
• piousness

2

as in god

a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world

a modest temple built for one of the minor divinities in ancient Greek mythology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deity
• god
• supernatural
• spirit
• angel
• demon
• devil
• demigod

3

as in God

capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe

communal worship of the Divinity was expected of every member of the colony

Synonyms & Similar Words

• God
• Father
• Lord
• King
• deity
• Providence
• Creator
• Godhead
• Almighty
• Yahweh
• Author
• Jehovah
• Allah
• Eternal
• Maker
• Everlasting
• Supreme Being

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of divinity

In those days, there were divinity-school students from Yale, Andover, and Amherst preaching abolition and establishing schools throughout the frontier. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 July 2026

This is what divinity looks like. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026

The master of divinity degree — a common degree for pastors and ministers — remains on the professional list, with a more generous student loan limit. — ABC News, 29 June 2026