divinity
5 synonyms for divinity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
divinity fudge
How to use divinity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
study divinity
a doctor of divinity
Etymology
From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas, built on divine plus -ity — it replaced the native Old English word godcundnes.
Full origin of divinity →Frequently asked questions
What does “divinity” mean?
The word “divinity” means the quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike. In plain terms, the quality of being godlike, or the academic subject of religious study — and, separately, a type of sugary American candy.
How do you pronounce “divinity”?
“Divinity” is pronounced dih-VIH-nih-tee (/dɪˈvɪnɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “divinity” in a sentence?
Here is “divinity” used in a sentence: “The ancient Egyptians believed their pharaohs possessed a kind of divinity.”
What part of speech is “divinity”?
“Divinity” is a noun.
Where does the word “divinity” come from?
The word “divinity” comes from Latin. From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas, built on divine plus -ity — it replaced the native Old English word godcundnes.
Is “divinity” a common word?
“Divinity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “divinity” have?
“Divinity” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike.
