godliness
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for godliness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being devoutly religious and morally upright.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
ungodliness
How to use godliness
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cleanliness is next to godliness
Etymology
Formed from godly plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Full origin of godliness →Frequently asked questions
What does “godliness” mean?
The word “godliness” means the quality of being devoutly religious and morally upright. In plain terms, devout, virtuous religiousness.
How do you pronounce “godliness”?
“Godliness” is pronounced GOD-lee-nuhs (/ˈɡɑd.li.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “godliness” in a sentence?
Here is “godliness” used in a sentence: “The old proverb links cleanliness with godliness.”
What part of speech is “godliness”?
“Godliness” is a noun.
