godly
GOD-lee
Godly (adj) means Devoutly religious; pious and virtuous. Example: “She was raised in a strict, godly household.”
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Devoutly religious; pious and virtuous.
"She was raised in a strict, godly household."
How to use godly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDevout and morally upright, in a religious sense.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- godlier, more godly
- Superlative
- godliest, most godly
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Etymology
From god plus the adjectival suffix -ly.
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What does “godly” mean?
The word “godly” means devoutly religious; pious and virtuous. In plain terms, devout and morally upright, in a religious sense.
How do you pronounce “godly”?
“Godly” is pronounced GOD-lee (/ˈɡɑdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “godly” in a sentence?
Here is “godly” used in a sentence: “She was raised in a strict, godly household.”
What part of speech is “godly”?
“Godly” is an adjective.
Is “godly” a common word?
“Godly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
