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divine descent

NounSuru Verb

Definitions

1. descent (to earth, esp. of a god)
2. advent
3. arrival (of an important person)

Refers to the descent or arrival of a divine being, god, or highly revered person onto earth. It has religious and mythological origins but is also used in modern, sometimes humorous contexts to describe the grand appearance of a celebrity or important figure.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If a god actually descended to earth, what would you wish for?

Sentence 2

The report said, "multiple witnesses claim to have seen a god descend."

Sentence 3

Why does this village celebrate the descent of a god every year?

Sentence 4

At that temple, it's said that a god descends to earth just once a year.

Sentence 5

Hey, doesn't that light look like something descending from heaven?