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Divine: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：heavenly (divine)

divine 🔊

/dɪˈvaɪn/

adj.

like God or gods, very holy and special.

Divine meaning illustrated by sacred light in a cathedral, symbolizing holiness.

heavenly 🔊

➕

/ˈhev.ən.li/

adj.

Pertaining to, coming from, or like God or a god; sacred and holy.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'divinus' (of a god), from 'divus' (god). Root 'div-' (god) + suffix '-ine' (pertaining to).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'divine wine' – a drink so good it must be a gift from the gods.

📖 Example

The divine light streaming through the stained glass windows of the ancient cathedral filled the entire space with a sense of peace and awe. 🔊 Heavenly light streaming through the stained glass windows of the ancient cathedral filled the entire space with a sense of peace and awe.

🔗 Collocations

divine intervention – the direct involvement of God or a deity in human affairs

divine right – the doctrine that a monarch's authority comes directly from God

divine wisdom – knowledge or insight believed to come from God

🔄 Synonyms

sacred (adj.) – Connected with God or dedicated to a religious purpose.

holy (adj.) – Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; morally perfect.

celestial (adj.) – Positioned in or relating to the sky, or heaven; divine.

🚫 Antonyms

profane (adj.) – Not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular.

secular (adj.) – Not connected with religious or spiritual matters.

🌱 Derivatives

divinity (n.) – The state or quality of being divine; a god or goddess.

divinely (adv.) – By divine agency; in a superb or excellent manner.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'divinus', relating to a god. It entered English through Old French. In ancient Rome, 'divination' (from the same root) was the practice of seeking knowledge of the future from the gods. The word's core link between the divine and supreme excellence persists today.

Meaning 2：exquisite (divine)

divine 🔊

/dɪˈvaɪn/

adj.

extremely good, wonderful, as if a gift from God.

exquisite 🔊

➕

/ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/

adj.

Extremely pleasant, delightful, or wonderful; of surpassing excellence.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

After a long hike, the simple picnic of fresh bread and cheese tasted absolutely divine. 🔊 After a long hike, the simple picnic of fresh bread and cheese tasted absolutely exquisite.

🔗 Collocations

divine chocolate – exceptionally delicious chocolate

divine meal – a wonderfully enjoyable meal

divine fragrance – a wonderfully pleasant and captivating smell

🔄 Synonyms

exquisite (adj.) – Extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made; intensely felt.

superb (adj.) – Excellent, splendid, or impressive.

delightful (adj.) – Causing delight; very pleasing, charming.

🚫 Antonyms

dreadful (adj.) – Causing great fear or suffering; very bad or unpleasant.

mediocre (adj.) – Of only moderate quality; not very good.