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 film reimagines the legend of Chang’Er, the moon goddess, and her husband, the archer Hou Yi, picking up the story after Chang’Er ascends to the moon and setting her on a journey to its dark side alongside a bandit from Earth. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

The celebration of Diwali involves lighting the way for the goddess of prosperity and abundance into your home. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Amber Iman, who was set to star opposite Segers as his onstage wife, the goddess Persephone, addressed Segers’ exit in an Instagram Stories post shared on Sunday. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026

At the China premiere of the film on July 30, the actress delivered one of her boldest, most theatrical sartorial moments yet in a striking Louis Vuitton gown that was more chainmail than goddess-coded. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 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