deiform
The statue had a deiform appearance, with a serene expression and an aura of divine light.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having the form or nature of a god: "deiform" describes something that is godlike in shape, essence, or character; resembling a divine being.
Usage Examples
- (The statue had characteristics resembling a god.)
- (The soul takes on a godlike nature.)
- (The hero was portrayed as godlike.)
Advanced Usage
"deiform essence": the fundamental nature of being like a god.
- The philosopher argued that the ultimate goal of humanity is to achieve a deiform essence. (To become godlike in one's core being.)
"deiform appearance": a visual quality that suggests divinity.
- The temple's deiform appearance inspired awe in all who entered. (The temple looked divine.)
Variants and Related Words
Deiformity (noun): the quality or state of being deiform.
- The deiformity of the angelic being was beyond human comprehension. (The godlike quality was extraordinary.)
Deify (verb): to make a god of; to worship as a god.
- Some ancient cultures deify their rulers. (They treat them as gods.)
Synonyms
- Godlike: resembling or characteristic of a god.
- Divine: of, from, or like a god.
- Theomorphic: having the form of a god (a more technical synonym).
Related Idioms
- "In the likeness of the divine": a phrase meaning deiform in nature.
- The scriptures describe humans as created in the likeness of the divine. (Humans are deiform in origin.)
Etymology Note
- From Latin ("god") + ("form, shape"). The word is rare in modern English and is primarily used in theological or philosophical contexts.