divinely
|di-vine-ly|
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/dɪˈvaɪnli/
(divine)
godlike
Etymology
Etymology Information
'divinely' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'divinus,' where 'divinus' meant 'of a god, divine.' The '-ly' suffix is from Old English '-lic,' meaning 'like' or 'in the manner of.'
Historical Evolution
'divinus' became the English word 'divine,' and with the addition of the '-ly' suffix, it formed the modern English word 'divinely.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a godlike or divine manner,' and over time it also came to mean 'in a supremely good or excellent way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is like or related to a god or deity; in a heavenly or supremely good way.
The cake was divinely delicious.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 18:55