DIVINELY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

divinely

adverb

Definition of divinely

as in sweetly

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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

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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

Definition of sweetly

Adverb

As Smith read Colt’s writings, the teenager remained expressionless, sometimes gently rocking and twisting in his chair.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Accessibility Hotel Wailea has two dedicated ADA-compliant rooms that can be reached by gently sloping paved pathways.

— Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of gently

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Down the block, the Bullocks Wilshire has been lovingly restored and protected by the Southwestern Law School.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
The Wildlife Conservation Society said the turtle was rescued by the Massachusetts Audubon Society and lovingly named Pancake.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of lovingly

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

Definition of compassionately

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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

Definition of sympathetically

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