godly Meaning & Definition
What Does Godly Mean?
Godly is used as an adjective meaning divine. It is also used to mean pious, devout.
Quick Facts About Godly
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈgäd-lē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | pious, reverent and worshipful |
| Antonyms | antireligious, faithless and godless |
| Comparative / superlative | godlier, godliest |
Godly Definition (Adjective)
- divine
- pious, devout
Synonyms of Godly
Antonyms of Godly
Godly in a Sentence
her godly powers = her superhuman powers
All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. — 2. Tim. iii. 12.
a godly and humble man who will be richly rewarded in the next world
a godly voice from the heavens commanded him to build an ark
Word Forms & Grammar
god·li·er
god·li·est
god·li·ness noun
godly adverb
godlier
godliest
godliness
godlinesses
godly
godly (comparative godlier or more godly, superlative godliest or most godly)
godly (comparative more godly, superlative most godly)
Words That Rhyme With Godly
Origin of Godly
Origin 1: From god + -ly (adjectival suffix).
Origin 2: From god + -ly (adverbial suffix).
First Known Use
14th century
How Do You Say Godly?
You say godly as /ˈgäd-lē/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (gäd).
Quick Answers About Godly
What part of speech is godly?
Godly is an adjective.
What is another word for godly?
Words with a similar meaning to godly include pious, reverent and worshipful. See the full list of godly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of godly?
Words opposite in meaning to godly are antireligious, faithless, godless and impious.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of godly?
The comparative form is godlier and the superlative form is godliest.