godliness

noun

Definition of godlinessnext
as in holiness
the quality or state of being spiritually pure or virtuous they say that cleanliness is next to godliness

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Recent Examples of godliness Rather, each person was placed here to influence the world for good and make it into a place where goodness, kindness and godliness are abundant. — Meir Moscowitz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 For Damien dirtiness brought him closer to godliness, the grime evidence of his graft. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 On both sides of the war for Gilead, usefulness is next to godliness. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 At its core, this transit is a reminder that clarity is power and in Virgo’s world, cleanliness really is next to godliness. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Cowliness is next to godliness. — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godliness
  1. holiness
  2. spirituality
Noun
  • But your compassion, your kind heart, and your holiness are what really elevate you in my eyes.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Soul is a synonym for God, or Spirit, and expresses the vast and eternal beauty of holiness, reflected in man and the universe.
    — Dilshad Khambatta Eames, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of holiness
Noun
  • Reporter covering religion, spirituality and meaning-making A 79-year-old Colorado pastor who lost 35 pounds and the strength to walk after being placed in immigration detention 13 months ago has been released by order of a federal magistrate judge.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But what does spirituality teach us about how to respond to our anger?
    — Casper ter Kuile, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of spirituality

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“Godliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/godliness. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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