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GODLY
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Irregular inflected forms: godlier , godliest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Emanating from God
Example:
everything is black or white...satanic or godly
Synonyms:
divine; godly
Classified under:
Similar:
heavenly (of or belonging to heaven or god)
Derivation:
God (the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions)
godliness (piety by virtue of being a godly person)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Showing great reverence for god
Example:
leading a godly life
Synonyms:
godly; reverent; worshipful
Classified under:
Similar:
pious (having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity)
Derivation:
godliness (piety by virtue of being a godly person)
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