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/di.vɛ̃/

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Translation

divine, heavenly

Word origin

From Latin divinus ('of a god'), from divus ('god, deity'). English 'divine' and 'deity' come from the same family.

Origin
Latin
Root
divinus
English cognates
divine, deity

Grammar

Femininedivine
Masc pluraldivins
Fem pluraldivines

Examples

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There was something divine about her smile.

Grecs .

The ancient Greeks told stories about divine justice.

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She sang like a heavenly creature.

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The priest spoke of the divine right of kings.

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This cake is divine, you really must try it.

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This word is part of lesson 47.