adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

godly

GOD-lee

Godly (adj) means Devoutly religious; pious and virtuous. Example: “She was raised in a strict, godly household.”

adj

Devoutly religious; pious and virtuous.

"She was raised in a strict, godly household."

How to use godly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDevout and morally upright, in a religious sense.

godlier comparative, more godly comparative, more godly comparative, godliest superlative, most godly superlative, most godly superlative

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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.