1. of, relating to, or having the nature of a god or deity; divine
Usage: formal; rare; chiefly literary or theological
2. making or tending to make divine; deifying
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The ancient philosophers attributed deifical qualities to the celestial bodies.
• In medieval theology, the deifical nature of Christ was a central doctrine.
• The poet used deifical imagery to elevate the hero beyond mortal limitations.
• Some cultures viewed their rulers as possessing deifical authority.
• The deifical attributes ascribed to the gods reflected human ideals and virtues.