Godly

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑdli/

Definitions of godly

adjective having qualities or characteristics of a god or a deity; devoutly religious or pious

Example Sentences

A1 She is a godly woman who goes to church every Sunday.

A2 The godly teachings of the Bible emphasize love and forgiveness.

B1 His godly behavior during the crisis inspired others to stay positive.

B2 The king was known for his godly wisdom and fair judgment.

C1 The godly principles of honesty and integrity guided his business decisions.

C2 Her godly presence brought a sense of peace and tranquility to the room.

Examples of godly in a Sentence

formal The priest was known for his godly wisdom and compassion.

informal My grandmother is the most godly person I know.

slang That new song is just godly, I can't stop listening to it.

figurative The artist's godly talent was evident in every brushstroke.

Grammatical Forms of godly

• past tense: godlied
• plural: godlies
• comparative: more godly
• superlative: most godly
• present tense: godlies
• future tense: will godly
• perfect tense: have godlied
• continuous tense: is godlying
• singular: godly
• positive degree: godly
• infinitive: to godly
• gerund: godlying
• participle: godlied

Origin and Evolution of godly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'godly' originated from the Old English word 'godlic' which meant 'divine, pertaining to God'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'godly' has evolved to refer to behavior or qualities that are considered morally good or virtuous, often associated with religious devotion or piety.