NYT Dictionary

DEITY

/ˈdi.ə.ti/
NounDE-i-tyde-i-ty · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French deité, from Latin deitās.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

divinitygodimmortalaidesaidoneusamoraphroditeapolloaresartemis

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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