deiformadj.
/ˈdiːɪfɔːm/ 1. Having the form of a god; godlike in form.
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the world > the supernatural > deity > [adjective] > godlike > in form
deiform1642
deiformed1652
theomorphic1870
1642 H. More Ψυχωδια Platonica sig. F7 Onely souls Deiform intellective Unto that height of happinesse can get.
a1667 Bp. J. Taylor Serm. for Year Suppl. (1678) 245 We can no otherwayes see God..but by becoming Deiform.
1825 New Monthly Mag. 14 280 Attempting to arrive at the deiform nature.
1857 F. W. Faber Creator & Creature iii. iv. 407 By these [gifts of glory] we..become..deiform, shining like the Divinity.
2. Conformable to the character or nature of God; godlike, divine, holy.
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the world > the supernatural > deity > [adjective]
holyc825
divinec1374
greatc1380
sainta1400
divinelyc1400
deific1490
ethereala1522
deifical1563
godly1582
numinous1647
numinal1652
deiform1654
deical1662
sacred1697
theistic1854
1654 T. Gataker Disc. Apol. 68 Admirable and most ravishing Devotions, Deiform Intentions, Heroical acts of Vertu.
a1715 Bp. G. Burnet Hist. Own Time (1724) I. 187 To consider religion as a seed of a deiform nature.
1794 T. Taylor tr. Pausanias Descr. Greece III. 330 Hence these souls..exhibit a deiform power.
1874 E. B. Pusey Lenten Serm. 20 Free-will..enfreed and Deiform through grace, or enslaved and imbruted by sin.
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