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divine

/dɪˈvaɪn/

When used as an adjective regarding deity, it carries a sense of sacredness and transcendence. It is far more formal than 'holy' and often implies a higher order of existence or a source of ultimate authority. In a casual or sensory context, it describes something that provides extreme pleasure. This usage is often hyperbolic and slightly sophisticated; calling a meal 'divine' suggests an experience of luxury or perfection that transcends the ordinary. As a verb, it evokes a sense of mystery and hidden knowledge. Unlike 'predicting', which can be based on data, 'divining' implies a mystical connection, an intuitive leap, or the use of supernatural tools to uncover something invisible.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon at their desks, both pretending to work while David is in a meeting.
Mark

this new pastry from the cafe downstairs is actually divine.

Mark
Sarah
Sarah

i'm literally dying over here. bring me one or i'll lose it.

💡
Mark uses 'divine' to describe the food as exceptionally delightful. Sarah responds with hyperbolic slang ('literally dying', 'lose it') reflecting her exhausted state and desperation for a break.

Ý nghĩa

adjective

Of, from, or like God or a god.

"The temple was built to honor the divine presence."

adjective

Exceptionally delightful; heavenly.

"This chocolate cake tastes absolutely divine."

verb (transitive)

To discover by intuition or supernatural means; to predict.

"She attempted to divine the future from the patterns of the tea leaves."

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