Synonyms of deity

deity

noun

ˈdē-ə-tē 

1

as in god

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

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

2

as in God

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

we prayed to the Deity for guidance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

3

as in divinity

the quality or state of being divine

the repudiation of the claim of deity by the Japanese emperor after the end of World War II

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deity

Beyond its fascinating reliefs depicting pharaohs and Egyptian deities, the temple offers sweeping panoramic views across Madrid’s western districts. — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Instead, his deity might be better understood as a personification of the source of energeia—the furthest horizon of fulfilment towards which all potential forms in the universe strive. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

The figure holds what may be a quince in its right hand, possibly an offering to a deity. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The asteroid, which takes its name from the Egyptian deity of chaos, will be seen and heard, but the only impacts will be on science and planetary defense. — Andrew Jones, Scientific American, 30 July 2026