divinity

noun

di·​vin·​i·​ty də-ˈvi-nə-tē 

plural divinities

1

: theology

2

: the quality or state of being divine

3

often capitalized : a divine being: such as

a

: god sense 1

b(1)

: god sense 2

(2)

: goddess

4

: fudge made of whipped egg whites, sugar, and nuts

Synonyms

• deity
• godhead
• godhood

Examples of divinity in a Sentence

Christians believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ.

the divinities of ancient Greece

Recent Examples on the Web

When a goddess finally shows up, the presence of divinity blazes off the page. —Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 19 June 2024

At least according to some surveys, a surprisingly large number of evangelicals appear unsure about the divinity of Christ, which of course is a creedal requirement for being Christian. —Shadi Hamid, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024

What Davis summoned with Purlie, and what Leon’s revival makes joyously clear, is a different kind of divinity. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 June 2024

Pressley earned a master of divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisiana, one of the SBC's official seminaries. —CBS News, 12 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing divinity

• divinity school

Kids Definition

divinity

noun

di·​vin·​i·​ty də-ˈvin-ət-ē 

plural divinities

1

: theology sense 1

2

: the quality or state of being divine

3

often capitalized

a

: god sense 1

b

: god sense 2

c

: goddess sense 1

d

: demigod sense 1