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

Regardless, fashion history is rife with references to the goddesses and mortals who populate these monumental tales. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Taking it further in the ’90s was Gianni Versace, whose liquid gold and silver chain-mail goddess dresses remain emblematic of the era. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

The film also stars Anne Hathaway as Odysseus’ wife, Penelope; Tom Holland as their son, Telemachus; Pattinson as the Ithacan suitor, Antinous; Zendaya as goddess of wisdom, Athena; and Charlize Theron as goddess of witchcraft, Circe. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 July 2026

The day prior, on July 13, Zendaya wore vintage Sophia Webster gladiator sandals—further proving that, while Athena may be the goddess of wisdom, Zendaya is the goddess of press tours. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 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