godlike
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of godlike
Explanation
Someone who's godlike is so wonderful, beautiful, or good that they resemble a god. To very young children, many adults seem godlike simply because they are large and powerful. A devout religious figure might seem godlike to many of his followers — in other words, he seems more like a god than a fallible, mortal human being. The qualities of such a person, or those of a magical or mystical character, are also godlike: "Her godlike ability to become invisible came in handy when she was fighting the bad guys." The word comes from the Old English godlic, or "divine."
Example Sentences
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She swallows it, consuming each word and attains a sort of immortality and a Godlike vantage.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022
You do not possess Godlike powers to save him.
From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021
Blondie picked up the "Godlike Genius" award and performed a set of their classic hits at the end of the night.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2014
What he told her, gently, in his beneficent Godlike way, was to go back to bed.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2012
George looked over at Slim and saw the calm, Godlike eyes fastened on him.
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
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