divinely

Definition of divinelynext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of divinely Murder might seem like a harsh punishment for being a greedy guest, but in the poem, Zeus and Athena support and divinely assist Odysseus’s plan to massacre Penelope’s arrogant suitors. Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026 In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen. Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 The first-class crew are divinely shady, with willowy Brooke Lynn Hytes making Amber a kind of drag Disney villainess. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 There was Solresol, an early-nineteenth-century language based on musical notation, and the largely monosyllabic Volapük, invented by a German Catholic priest who believed himself to be divinely inspired. Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026 The defense secretary has previously invoked his religious identity to suggest that US military action is divinely sanctioned. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 6 May 2026 The spirited ensemble — most of whom sing and take small roles as well as dancing divinely — bring the fluidity and context that is usually provided by a live onstage band. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026 Thank God for the other returning stars, including Stanley Tucci’s divinely calm and in-control Nigel and Emily Blunt as the franchise’s forever MVP, as absolutely batshit and too-often-right Emily. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026 Besides being a record of events, the work is a crafty portrayal of kingship, presenting Akbar in an adulatory tone, as an exemplary and divinely favored ruler. Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divinely
Adverb
  • Jenner is also filmed sweetly rocking Honey to sleep at home.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • His equaliser against Norway featured another stomping run and sweetly struck finish, emphatically done all by himself.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Adverb
  • Acuña swung and missed and hopped on his left leg before walking tenderly back to the dugout.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • Caught in each other’s orbit, tenderly touching their matching neck scars, lovingly attuned to one another.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Adverb
  • The hole gently bends from right to left, with fairway bunkers staggered along both sides.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sprawling acres of largely barren farmland, still owned by the sugarcane plantations that dominated the islands’ economy for a century, line the side of the highway here, gently sloping toward the craggy green cliffs of the Waimea Canyon.
    Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Though this two-bedroom apartment dates back to the 1920s, local firm Elements Architectural Group lovingly restored it in 2023.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Perry, 41, looked completely at ease as her boyfriend lovingly slathered sunscreen down her dress as the couple embarked on a romantic sunset cruise with friends.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • We are taxed, compassionately pass bills, paid for with Bonds, attend black tie dinners, and hear about 10-year plans after 10-year plans to solve the problem Sacramento is creating.
    Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Variety reported that Artificial recently received positive feedback during test screenings, and claimed that Altman and Musk are portrayed less sympathetically than other figures in the film.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026
  • The Audacity is better when dealing more sympathetically with teenagers like Tess, who’s grown tired of rebellion as the answer to her discontent.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Divinely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divinely. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster