Godly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑdli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Godly is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to a god.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to a god.
More Meanings
- Devoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.
- Gloriously good.
- In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.
Example Sentences
For godly sorrow worketh repentance.
her godly powers = her superhuman powers
All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. — 2. Tim. iii. 12.
If you would know what a man is, whether he be a godly man or not, you must inquire what his God is. If the true God be he whom he respects as his God, [...] he is doubtless a godly man [...] if the man have some other god, something else to which he pays a greater respect than to Jehovah, he is not a godly man .
Word Forms
- godlier
- godliest
Synonyms for godly
Depending on context, synonyms include deific, divine, godlike, godfearing, pious, blessed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include divine, pious, heavenly, worshipful, reverent, holy.
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