godly

adjective

god·​ly ˈgäd-lē How to pronounce godly (audio)
godlier; godliest
1
: divine
2
godliness noun
godly adverb archaic

Examples of godly in a Sentence

She lived a godly life. a godly and humble man who will be richly rewarded in the next world
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of godly was in the 14th century

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“Godly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godly. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

godly

adjective
god·​ly ˈgäd-lē How to pronounce godly (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
godlier; godliest
: pious sense 1, devout
a godly person
godliness noun

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