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Which target can I use the expression "divine"? Is there any restriction for this expression? (Like, it is used a lot for food, or it is not used for human, etc)

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Rebecca

"Divine" can be used in a couple of different ways. One way that it's used is "godlike" or "saintly." In this scenario, "divine" means that something or someone is excellent or delightful. "Divine" in this scenario is more commonly used towards an object or thing, especially towards food. However, you can say that someone is divine. I am unsure about British English, but in American English it's not commonly used unfortunately. It almost sounds too formal in American English. Ex: My brother's homemade cheesecakes are divine! Ex: Have you ever seen an ocean sunrise? It's absolutely divine to see. Ex: He looks divine in his tuxedo!

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