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1. divine
adjective. ['dɪˈvaɪn'] emanating from God.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- devin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- deviner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- divino (Latin)
Rhymes with Divine Right
- overexcite
- disinvite
- semi-height
- satterwhite
- reinvite
- reignite
- nonwhite
- forthright
- de-excite
- contrite
- riunite
- reunite
- overwrite
- overnite
- overnight
- mcwright
- mcwhite
- mcright
- mcknight
- mccright
- macknight
- enwright
- despite
- clevite
- uptight
- upright
- tonite
- tonight
- strite
- streit
2. right
noun. ['ˈraɪt'] an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; it is something that nobody can take away".
Synonyms
- riparian right
- water right
- human right
- admission
- right of search
- prerogative
- privilege
- access
- pre-emption
- exclusive right
- admittance
- preemption
- states' rights
- representation
- title
- floor
- voting right
- right of action
- cabotage
- claim
- abstract
- grant
- legal right
- due
- abstraction
- accession
- advowson
- perquisite
- right of way
Antonyms
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. right
noun. ['ˈraɪt'] location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. right
adjective. ['ˈraɪt'] being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north.
Antonyms
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. right
adjective. ['ˈraɪt'] free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. right
adjective. ['ˈraɪt'] socially right or correct.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. right
adverb. ['ˈraɪt'] exactly.
Antonyms
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. right
adjective. ['ˈraɪt'] in conformance with justice or law or morality.
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. right
noun. ['ˈraɪt'] the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right.
Antonyms
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. right
noun. ['ˈraɪt'] those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- right (Middle English (1100-1500))
- rihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- riht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Sentences with divine-right
1. Noun Phrase
The pope’s holy authority affords him papal primacy and infallibility -- his statements, decrees, and interpretations of scripture are the last word amongst all Catholic authority figures by divine right.
2. Noun Phrase
During the 17th and early 18th centuries, philosophers started to question traditional ideas, such as the belief that kings ruled by divine right.
3. Noun Phrase
Generally, Locke believed a government's authority over its people came from their consent, not from conquest or some natural or divine right.
