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divinity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of divinity

1 the quality or state of being divine
  • Henry David Thoreau felt the presence of divinity in every part of nature.
Synonyms of divinity

deity, godhead, godhood
Words Related to divinity

blessedness, godliness, holiness, piousness, saintliness
2 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 of divinity

deity, god
Words Related to divinity

angel, demigod, demon (or daemon), devil, spirit, supernatural
3 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 of divinity

Allah, Almighty, Author, Creator, deity, Eternal, Everlasting, Father, God, Godhead, Jehovah, Lord, Maker, Providence, Supreme Being, Yahweh (also Jahveh)

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