divine
UK: dɪˈvaɪn | US: dɪˈvaɪn
adj. relating to or coming from a god or deity; sacred
adj. extraordinarily beautiful or pleasing; heavenly
vt. to discover or perceive through intuition or insight
divine = div<god> + ine<adjective suffix>
- div (from Latin divus, meaning "god" or "divine")
- ine (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "pertaining to" or "of the nature of")
Etymology Origin:
The word "divine" traces back to the Latin divinus, derived from divus (god) and deus (deity). It entered Middle English via Old French devin, originally describing qualities or actions associated with gods. Over time, its meaning expanded to include anything supremely excellent or seemingly supernatural, reflecting both religious reverence and metaphorical admiration.
The ancient temple was considered a divine place of worship.
Her voice had a divine quality that captivated the audience.
The prophet claimed to divine the future through dreams.
The dessert tasted absolutely divine.
Scholars often debate whether divine intervention influenced historical events.