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

The restoration to the Parthenon, which was built in the 5th century BCE as a site of worship to the goddess Athena, included the addition of fillings of marble; the blocks of stone were inserted into the roof of the western facade of the formidable temple. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 June 2026

The vivid, beachy color was also spotted at Tory Burch and Alberta Ferretti, with funnel-neck coats and goddess-like maxi dresses, respectively. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026

We were also drawn to the idea of embracing the feminine spirit embodied by the goddess Selene, qualities such as beauty, grace, warmth, intuition, and connection. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Named for the Greek goddess of dawn, Eos Garden is now open at the Water Pump House, a native coral rock and Dade slash pine house built in 1923. — Connie Ogle june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 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