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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At last Monday’s Emmy Awards, actress Florence Pugh caused a sensation on the red carpet in a Vivienne Westwood goddess gown. Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 Furthermore, just like in that fish-out-of-water tale, a goddess of the sea makes a notable appearance. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 Guests are greeted by the statue of Minerva, the ancient Roman goddess of arts, handicrafts, poetry, music and wisdom. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Rose Gold Take inspiration from the Grecian goddess looks served on The Odyssey press tour with these romantic rose gold nails. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

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

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