Pronunciation: /ˈmʌðər ʌv ɡɒd/
noun a person's female parent
A1 She exclaimed, 'Mother of God!' when she saw the mess in the kitchen.
A2 The phrase 'mother of God' is often used as an expression of surprise or shock.
B1 The painting depicts the Virgin Mary as the mother of God.
B2 Many people around the world pray to the mother of God for guidance and protection.
C1 The theological concept of Mary as the mother of God is a central tenet of Catholicism.
C2 Artists throughout history have created beautiful works depicting the mother of God in various forms.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 She exclaimed, 'Mother of God, where did I put my keys?'
A2 Mother of God, I can't believe how fast time flies.
B1 The sight of the beautiful sunset made her gasp, 'Mother of God, it's breathtaking!'
B2 Mother of God, the amount of work I have to do is overwhelming.
C1 The intricate details of the painting left the art critic in awe, muttering 'Mother of God' under his breath.
C2 As the orchestra reached a crescendo, the conductor's expression turned to one of pure ecstasy, whispering 'Mother of God' in disbelief.
formal The painting depicts the mother of God holding baby Jesus.
informal Mother of God, that was a close call!
slang Oh mother of God, I can't believe he did that!
figurative The beauty of the sunset was like a masterpiece painted by the mother of God.
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