goddess

noun

Synonyms of goddessnext
1
: a female god
2
: a woman whose great charm or beauty arouses adoration

Examples of goddess in a Sentence

a goddess of ancient Greece The actress, who is already a goddess in her own country, is finally getting recognition here.
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The action will be concentrated along one block of South J Street between Lake Avenue and First Avenue South, fronting venues including Rudy’s Pub/Bamboo Room, Propaganda and Pomona (named after the Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards). Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 It was worshipped as a goddess, believed to drive people mad, and even considered a realm for the dead. Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 The first exhibitions will trace the evolution of human culture through storytelling, from ancient sculptures of gods and goddesses to Renaissance paintings to photographs, comics, and modern cinema. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Protecting a kelp goddess Sunflower stars were never a big part of Samish culture, unlike salmon. John Ryan, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goddess

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goddess was in the 14th century

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“Goddess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddess. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
: a female god
2
: a woman of great charm or beauty

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