adj
godly
GOD-lee
adj
1
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.
Word Forms
godlier comparative, more godly comparative, more godly comparative, godliest superlative, most godly superlative, most godly superlative
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Etymology
From god plus the adjectival suffix -ly.