God-fearing

adjective

God-fear·​ing ˈgäd-ˌfir-iŋ How to pronounce God-fearing (audio)
: having a reverent feeling toward God : devout

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of God-fearing was in 1548

Dictionary Entries Near God-fearing

Cite this Entry

“God-fearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/God-fearing. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!