deific

[ dee-if-ik ]

adjective

1. making divine; deifying.

deific

/ deɪ-; diːˈɪfɪk /

adjective

1. making divine or exalting to the position of a god
2. divine or godlike

Word History and Origins

Origin of deific¹

1480–90; < Late Latin deificus, equivalent to Latin dei- (combining form of deus god) + -ficus -fic

Example Sentences

“Their holy mission is to use the coercive power of the State to remake man and society in their own image, according to an abstract ideal of perfection. Whatever means they use are therefore justified because, by definition, they are a virtuous people pursing a deific end.”

From Washington Post

At that moment, you feel deific and undefeatable.

From The Verge

Barr had, in fact, already revealed his hypocrisy last month in remarks at Notre Dame, when he proclaimed his own far-right “holy mission” and “deific end” of promoting religion.

From Slate

Whatever means they use are therefore justified because, by definition, they are a virtuous people pursing a deific end.

From Salon

“Whatever means they use are therefore justified because, by definition, they are a virtuous people pursing a deific end,” he said.

From Washington Times