Definition of DIVINITY

divinity

Meanings

Plural: divinities

Noun

  • any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
  • the quality of being divine
    • "ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs"
  • white creamy fudge made with egg whites
  • the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
  • The state, position, or fact of being a god or God.
  • Synonym of deity.
  • A celestial being inferior to a supreme God but superior to man.
  • The study of religion or religions.
  • A type of confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and white sugar.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French divinité, from Latin divinitas. Composed of divine + -ity. Displaced native Old English godcundnes.

Synonyms

deity, divinity fudge, god, godhead, godhood, godliness, godlore, godship, immortal, theology

Scrabble Score: 15

divinity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
divinity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
divinity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

divinity is a valid Words With Friends word