divine
divine
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "divine"
IPA: /dɪˈvaɪn/
Syllable Breakdown:
di-: /dɪ/
/d/: Voiced alveolar stop
/ɪ/: Short front unrounded vowel
-vine: /ˈvaɪn/
/v/: Voiced labiodental fricative
/aɪ/: Long front diphthong (starting with /æ/ and ending with /ɪ/)
/n/: Alveolar nasal
Word Form Variations
Divine is an adjective, meaning "extremely good or beautiful." It does not have any regular plural or singular forms.
However, it can be used in various grammatical constructions:
Verb: "divinize" (to make or declare divine)
Noun: "divinity" (a god or goddess; a divine quality)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Adjective
Definition: Extremely good or beautiful; heavenly or supernatural.
Synonyms: heavenly, celestial, godly, sacred, holy, glorious, magnificent, wonderful
Antonyms: earthly, mundane, ordinary, common, profane, unholy
Verb
Definition: To make or declare divine; to sanctify or consecrate.
Synonyms: deify, canonize, exalt, idolize, worship
Antonyms: profane, desecrate, blaspheme, condemn
Noun
Definition: A god or goddess; a divine quality or attribute.
Synonyms: deity, god, goddess, divinity, saint, immortal
Antonyms: mortal, human, earthly, profane, sinner
Examples of Use
Books
"The divine spark within each of us can be ignited through meditation and prayer." (The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale)
"She was a divine creature, with eyes that sparkled like the stars." (Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)
Newspapers
"The new restaurant was divine; the food was exceptional, and the atmosphere was enchanting." (The New York Times)
"The divine intervention of the rescue team saved countless lives during the natural disaster." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
"This divine chocolate cake recipe is the perfect indulgence for any occasion." (Epicurious)
"The divine beauty of the Grand Canyon is a sight to behold." (National Geographic)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Movies: "The divine comedy of the film kept the audience laughing throughout." (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring)
Music: "The divine vocals of the singer brought tears to my eyes." (Adele's "Hello")
Video Games: "The divine powers of the protagonist allowed him to defeat the evil sorcerer." (God of War)
General Public Discourse
"The divine love between the couple was evident in their every interaction."
"The divine beauty of the sunset filled the sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple."
"The divine intervention of the doctor saved the patient's life."
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Divine
""To err is human, to forgive divine." — Alexander Pope
"The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us." — Morihei Ueshiba
"Love is the divine perfume of the heart." — Anonymous
"The divine in me bows to the divine in you." — Traditional Hindu Greeting (Namaste)
"The more I see, the more deeply I feel that the true basis of religion is not the fear of the divine, but the love of the divine." — Rabindranath Tagore
"All that we are is a result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become. This is the divine mystery of life." — Buddha (often paraphrased)
"Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." — Pablo Casals
"There is something divine in man which cannot be corrupted." — Victor Hugo
"Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better." — André Gide
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual beings having a human experience." — Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Etymology
Divine comes from the Latin word "divinus," which means "of or belonging to a god." This word is related to the Latin word "divus," meaning "god."
So, when we say something is "divine," we're essentially saying it's like something a god would have or do. It's a way to express that something is extremely good, beautiful, or perfect.
The first known use of "divine" in English was in the 14th century, and it meant "of or belonging to God." Over time, the meaning expanded to include anything that is extremely good or beautiful.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Divine
Direct Usage
Divine intervention: A miraculous event attributed to the intervention of a divine power.
Divine providence: The guidance or protection of God or a higher power.
Divine inspiration: A sudden and inspiring idea or thought believed to be from a higher power.
Using Synonyms for Similar Effect
Heavenly bliss: A state of extreme happiness or contentment.
Godly inspiration: A source of inspiration or guidance from a higher power.
Sacred knowledge: Knowledge that is considered holy or divine.
Note: While "divine" is often used to express something extremely good or beautiful, it's not as common in idiomatic expressions as other words like "heavenly," "godly," or "sacred." This might be due to the religious connotations of the word, which can limit its use in everyday language.
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Definition of divine from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
