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divine
/dɪˈvaɪn/
When used as an adjective to mean 'heavenly,' the word is often used in a casual or exaggerated way to describe food, clothing, or weather (e.g., 'the weather is divine'). As a verb meaning 'to predict,' it is quite formal and less common in daily conversation than words like 'guess' or 'predict.' It often suggests a mystical or intuitive process rather than a scientific one.
💬Casual Conversation
this new pastry from the cafe downstairs is actually divine.
i'm literally dying over here. bring me one or i'll lose it.
Meanings
Exceptionally delightful; heavenly.
"This chocolate cake tastes absolutely divine."
To discover by intuition or supernatural means; to predict.
"She attempted to divine the future from the patterns of the tea leaves."