Find Synonyms

divine Synonyms

Another word for divine

Choosing another word for divine depends on context, so the 38 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Of, from, or like God or a god; sacred or heavenly.

Usage Example

"Many ancient rulers claimed a godly right to govern their empires."

Strongest
godly
heavenly
Strong
celestial
holy
sacred
deific
superhuman
transcendent

• adjective (Context 2)

Supremely good, delightful, or pleasant; lovely.

Usage Example

"The freshly baked chocolate tart tasted positively heavenly."

Strongest
heavenly
sublime
Strong
exquisite
splendid
marvelous
delightful
glorious
wonderful
magnificent

• verb (Context 3)

To discover or perceive something by intuition, insight, or keen deduction.

Usage Example

"She quickly divined the true motive behind his sudden generosity."

Strongest
intuit
discern
Strong
perceive
surmise
deduce
conjecture
fathom
infer

• verb (Context 4)

To practice divination, prophesy future events, or search for underground water or minerals with a dowsing rod.

Usage Example

"The local farmer hired someone to dowse for water before drilling the new well."

Strongest
dowse
Strong
prophesy
foretell
augur
prognosticate
soothsay
presage

• noun (Context 5)

A cleric, priest, or scholar learned in theology.

Usage Example

"Several prominent seventeenth-century divines wrote extensively on moral philosophy and scripture."

Strongest
theologian
cleric
Strong
ecclesiastic
clergyman
churchman
minister
parson

Opposites of divine

The opposite of divine shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mortal
dreadful
awful
earthly
atrocious
terrible
secular
wretched
See all opposites of divine

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Divine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/divine
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.