goddess

noun

god·​dess ˈgä-dəs How to pronounce goddess (audio)
 also  ˈgȯ-
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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Channeling her inner Greek goddess, Kardashian paired the look with strappy gold heels and pulled her hair back in a bun. Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 Just like pure, statuesque, immortal goddess talking to us about the trenches with such grace. James Factora, Them., 21 Oct. 2025 Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess' arrival, the National Museum of Asian Art noted. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025 Diwali celebrations begin with devotees deep cleaning their homes and surroundings to prepare for the goddess's arrival, according to the Smithsonian. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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goddess

noun
god·​dess ˈgäd-əs How to pronounce goddess (audio)
1
: a female god
2
: a woman of great charm or beauty

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