divinity

/dɪˈvɪnəti/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being divine, like a god or goddess.
    • The painting captures the divinity of the scene with golden light.
    • She felt a sense of divinity while meditating in the quiet temple.
    • Many ancient cultures believed in the divinity of their rulers.
  2. A god or goddess; a divine being.
    • In Greek mythology, Zeus was the chief divinity on Mount Olympus.
    • Scholars study how different cultures imagine their divinities.
    • The statue was carved to honor a local divinity worshipped by the villagers.
  3. The study of religion or theology.
    • The library has a large section on divinity and religious history.
    • She decided to pursue a career in divinity after years of spiritual exploration.
    • He earned a degree in divinity from the university.
  4. A soft, creamy candy made with sugar, egg whites, and nuts.
    • The bakery sells a delicious chocolate divinity that melts in your mouth.
    • I tried making divinity at home, but it didn't turn out as fluffy as hers.
    • My grandmother makes divinity fudge every Christmas.