Divine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun verb /də-ˈvīn/ di·vine

Meaning & Definition of Divine

Divine (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God or a god
  2. being a deity
  3. directed to a deity

Divine (noun)

  1. clergyperson
  2. theologian

Divine (verb)

  1. to discover by intuition or insight, infer
  2. to discover or locate (something, such as underground water or minerals) usually by means of a divining rod
  3. to seek to predict future events or discover hidden knowledge usually by the interpretation of omens or by the aid of supernatural powers, to practice divination, prophesy

Divine (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of the very best kind

    "how about a piece of the most divine apple pie I've ever tasted!"

    similar: A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, bonny (chiefly British), boss (slang), brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool (slang), corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, dope (slang), down (slang), dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous (slang), fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, gone (slang), grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype (slang), immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous, mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one, numero uno, out-of-sight (slang), par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat (slang), prime, primo (slang), prize, prizewinning, quality, radical (slang), righteous (slang), sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, top-of-the-line, top-shelf, topflight, topping (chiefly British), unsurpassed, wizard (chiefly British), wonderful, out of this world, too much
    related: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional
    opposite: atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched
    near: bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

  2. of, relating to, or being God

    "for these divine gifts let us be truly thankful"

    similar: blessed, godlike, godly, heavenly, holy, sacred, supernatural
    related: eternal, everlasting, immortal, all-powerful, almighty, omnipotent, omniscient, supreme
    near: human, mortal, natural

Divine (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church

    "the great influence exerted by the Puritan divines in the Massachusetts Bay Colony"

    similar: clergyperson, cleric, clerical, clerk, deacon, dominie, ecclesiastic, minister, preacher, priest, reverend
    related: churchman, clergyman, father, Holy Joe (slang), padre, clergywoman, deaconess, priestess, abbot, archbishop, archpriest, bishop, dean, diocesan, monsignor, pope, prelate, presbyter, abbé, curate, curé, parson, pastor, rector, shepherd, vicar, chaplain, confessor, sky pilot, evangelist, missionary, missioner, missionizer, revivalist, friar, mendicant, monastic, monk, oblate, religious, high priest, high priestess
    opposite: layman, layperson, secular
    near: lay reader, lector

Divine (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to realize or know about beforehand

    "it was easy to divine his intention of asking his girlfriend to marry him"

    similar: anticipate, forefeel, foreknow, foresee, prevision
    related: augur, forecast, foretell, predict, presage, prognosticate, prophesy, envisage, envision, foreshadow, prefigure, visualize, alert, caution, foretoken, forewarn, preview, descry, discern, perceive, apprehend, dread, fear

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Divine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Divine:

Slang: boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous, gone, hype, out-of-sight, phat, primo, radical, righteous
Chiefly British: bonny, topping, wizard
A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Divine

Words with the opposite meaning of Divine:

atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched, layman, layperson, secular

Related Words for Divine

acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional, eternal, everlasting, immortal, all-powerful, almighty, omnipotent, omniscient, supreme, churchman

Near Antonyms of Divine

bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate, human, mortal, natural, lay reader, lector

Word Forms of Divine

Inflections: diviner, divinest, divined, divining

Derived words: divinely (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Divine

Middle English divin, from Anglo-French, from Latin divinus, from divus god deity

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Divine

Words & Phrases Containing Divine

Divine Liturgy, Divine Office, divine right, divine service, divine inspiration, divine retribution

Frequently Asked Questions about Divine

What does "Divine" mean?

"Divine" means of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God or a god. As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God or a god. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Divine"?

Other words for "Divine" include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip and blue-ribbon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Divine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Divine"?

There are 211 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Divine". Common alternatives include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo and bonny.

What is a slang word for "Divine"?

Slang words for "Divine" include boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous and gone.

What is the opposite of "Divine"?

Antonyms of "Divine" include atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten and terrible. Near antonyms include bad, inferior, low-grade and substandard.

How do you use "Divine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Divine" in a sentence: "how about a piece of the most divine apple pie I've ever tasted!"; "for these divine gifts let us be truly thankful"; "the great influence exerted by the Puritan divines in the Massachusetts Bay Colony".

Is "Divine" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Divine" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Divine" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Divine" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.