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

If the devil is in the details than logic demands that there be space there for divinity as well. —Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

Saturnian moon-naming tradition calls for names based on mythological divinities, and most of these newcomers will likely be named after Viking gods—hopefully the Norse pantheon has enough deities! —Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025

Throughout the world it’s associated primarily with protection, as well as love, divinity, and new beginnings. —Caitlyn Murphy, Hazlitt, 18 Dec. 2024

The tragedy inspired her to apply for a master's degree in divinity at Southern Methodist University. —Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing divinity

• divinity school

Rhymes for divinity

• affinity
• infinity
• salinity
• vicinity
• virginity
• alkalinity
• consanguinity
• crystallinity
• femininity
• masculinity

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