Cool MateDivine
UK /["/dɪˈvaɪn/"]/US /["/dɪˈvaɪn/"]/
Definition
coming from or connected with God or a god
In simple words: Related to God or a god; heavenly.
Examples
- **divine law/love/will**
- **divine intervention** *(= help from God to change a situation)*
- That mango tasted divine!
Usage notes
Use 'divine' in religious or spiritual contexts. More formal than 'godly', less common in everyday conversation.
Grammar pattern
divine + noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'divine' — think of a divine being showering blessings.
Collocations
- divine intervention
- divine right
- divine love
Synonyms
- godly
- heavenly
- sacred
- holy
Antonyms
- earthly
- mundane
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'divine' meaning great or excellent in a non-religious sense.
- Incorrectly using 'divining' instead of 'divine' in contexts related to religion.
- Using 'divine' as a verb, which is incorrect.