Synonyms of deities

deities

noun

plural of deity

as in gods

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

to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gods
• divinities
• spirits
• angels
• demons
• devils
• demigods
• supernaturals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deities

The family-friendly mythological comedy centers on eight ordinary mortals who must combine their wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, earning the legendary status of the Eight Immortals. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

Linn said there's anything from dogs associated with deities like Hecate, to dogs found in Mycenaean tombs. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Meddy is a teen mortal in a family of primordial sea deities. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Yet behind the festive atmosphere lies a tradition rooted in the worship of deities and rituals of protection. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

The Greek myths are rife with petty and meddlesome deities squabbling, playing favorites, punishing harshly, and otherwise wreaking havoc on the lives of mortal men. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026

In Greek mythology, nymphs are minor deities that embody nature. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Homer depicts a strange and troubling world, in which human existence is continuously subject to the deliberations and whims of deities who have motives of their own. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Inside, inscriptions bearing Paser's name depict him worshipping various deities inside shrines, as well as seated with his wife before an offering table. — CBS News, 12 July 2026