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

Many toilet walls bore images of Fortuna, the goddess of luck, just in case. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

Sometimes the most perceptive response to a goddess is not analysis. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

While Western climbers regard Everest as a peak to be conquered, Tenzing reveres it as a sacred mother goddess. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Not just state-of-the-art superbikes that look like Greek goddesses, but even something as rugged and exposed as the Honda Africa Twin comes for upwards of $15,000. — New Atlas, 22 Aug. 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