Godly

/ˈɡɒd.li/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or having the qualities of a god; divine.

Her godly wisdom guided the community through difficult times.

Devoutly religious; pious.

He was known for his godly devotion to charity and helping the needy.

Miraculous or extraordinarily good.

The chef's godly creations earned him a Michelin star.

Showing great respect and reverence towards God.

The congregation was filled with godly people who attended the service with heartfelt sincerity.

From Middle English 'godli', which comes from 'god' + 'ly', meaning 'like a god'.

godly wisdom

Wisdom that is considered benevolent and morally sound.

godly deeds

Actions that are virtuous or admirable.

godly love

A selfless, unconditional love.

deity

A god or goddess.

godliness

The quality of being godly or devout.

theology

The study of the nature of God and religious belief.

Something that is exceptionally good.

That concert was godly; I've never seen anything like it.

Used to describe someone with impressive skills or talent.

He's a godly player on the field.