noun

godliness

GOD-lee-nuhs

Godliness (noun) means the quality of being devoutly religious and morally upright. Example: “The old proverb links cleanliness with godliness.”

noun

The quality of being devoutly religious and morally upright.

"The old proverb links cleanliness with godliness."

How to use godliness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDevout, virtuous religiousness.

Common pairings

cleanliness is next to godliness

godlinesses plural

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The old proverb links cleanliness with _____.

Formed from godly plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

business ugliness laziness holiness happiness craziness weariness readiness emptiness manliness dizziness tardiness

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.