Entheal

/ɛnˈθiːəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling a god; divine or sacred in nature; archaic term for godly qualities.

Etymology

From Greek 'en-' (in) and 'theos' (god), plus '-al' (suffix forming adjectives). An archaic or poetic term for something possessing divine or god-like qualities.

Kelly Says

This super-rare word shows how medieval and Renaissance writers loved creating new words from Greek roots—'entheal' was their poetic way of saying something was touched by the divine!

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