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godly

/ˈɡɒdli/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having the qualities or nature of a god; divine; pious.

  • adjective

    Belonging to or devoted to a god or the gods.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡɑdli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with godly
dearly , early , fernally , jolly , merely , perily , serenely , terribly
Variants
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godlier , godliest , godliness , godlinesses , godly
Etymology
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From Old English 'godelic', from 'god' + 'lic' (meaning 'belonging to a god').


Trivia
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  1. The term 'godly' is often used in the Bible to describe righteous and pious individuals.

  2. The word 'godly' comes from Old English 'godelic', which means 'belonging to a god'.

  3. In some Christian traditions, the term 'godly' is used to describe a person who leads a virtuous and devout life.


Related Concepts
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  1. Divine: Relating to or being a god or a goddess.

  2. Pious: Showing or having religious devotion.

  3. Religious: Relating to or believing in a religion.


Culture
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In literature and art, the term 'godly' is often used to describe characters or concepts that are divine, pious, or virtuous. It can also refer to religious devotion or faith. In music, the term is sometimes used in the context of gospel or sacred music.

How to Memorize "godly"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or object that embodies the qualities of a god. For example, imagine a serene and powerful deity with a halo and a crown.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'godly' with words like 'divine', 'pious', and 'virtuous'. Remember that something or someone is 'godly' when it possesses these qualities.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'God is good, God is great' to remember the meaning of 'godly'. This can help you recall that 'godly' means having the qualities or nature of a god.


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