goddess

noun

god·​dess ˈgä-dəs 

also ˈgȯ-

1

: a female god

2

: a woman whose great charm or beauty arouses adoration

Synonyms of goddess

• queen
• diva

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the north, worship centers on the goddess Lakshmi, who symbolizes wealth and prosperity. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

The ruling, known as a fatwa, said the company’s name refers to the ancient Greek goddess of victory. — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026

There were also 40 artifacts from the Horoztepe archaeological site, in Tokat province, a portrait from the ancient city of Aphrodisias, and theatrical masks and goddess statuettes. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026

While rescuing the siblings, Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) is captured by Luke’s forces and taken to the titan Atlas at an enemy stronghold in California, where she is forced to bear the weight of the sky in place of goddess Artemis or Luke. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing goddess

• sun goddess

Rhymes for goddess

• addis
• bodice

Kids Definition

goddess

noun

god·​dess ˈgäd-əs 

1

: a female god

2

: a woman of great charm or beauty