Divinity is a noun with several distinctclearly different from others; not the same as something else meanings. It can refer to a god or other supernaturalbeyond what natural laws can explain; involving magic or spirits being, the study of religion and religious truth, a type of fudge, or the quality of being divinehaving the nature of a god; sacred or godlike.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /dih-VIN-uh-tee/
Easy pronunciation: dih-VIN-uh-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress falls on the second syllable.
Used here in the sense of a god or goddess; a supernatural being worshipped by people.
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Divinity Meaning
a god or goddess; a supernatural being worshipped by people
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
Example: Ancient Egyptians worshipped many divinities.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- deity — A direct synonym in this sense.
- god — Works well for a male or general supernatural being, depending on context.
- immortal — Can refer to a divine being, but it is less direct and less common in everyday use.
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Other Meanings of Divinity
Meaning 2
the study of religion and religious belief
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
Example: She decided to study divinity at university.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- theology — The standard synonym for this academic and religious sense.
Meaning 3
a sweet candy made with sugar and egg whites
Part of speech: noun
Definition: white creamy fudge made with egg whites
Example: My grandmother used to make divinity at Christmas.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- divinity fudge — The full name of this candy.
Meaning 4
the state or quality of being godlike or sacred
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the quality of being divine
Example: The poem explores the divinity of nature.
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Divinity Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- deity
- god
- immortal
the study of religion and religious truth
- theology
a type of fudge candy
- divinity fudge
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse divinity with divinity fudge, but the food sense is completely different from the religious meanings.
- Divinity can also mean the quality of being divine, which is not the same as a deity or god.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does divinity mean?
Divinity can mean a god or supernatural being, the study of religion, a kind of fudge, or the quality of being divine.
What are the synonyms of divinity?
For the main religious sense, strong synonyms include deity and god. For the study-of-religion sense, theology is the main synonym.
Is divinity the same as theology?
Not usually. Theology is the study of religion, while divinity can also mean a deity, a supernatural being, or the quality of being divine.
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