goddess

[god-is]

noun

1. a female god or deity.

2. Also called Triple Goddess. Goddess. (in Neopaganism) a triune female deity whose individual forms represent the different phases of life and growth.

3. a woman of extraordinary beauty and charm.

4. a greatly admired or adored woman.

   a domestic goddess who hosts lavish dinner parties.

goddess

/ ˈɡɒdɪs /

noun

1. a female divinity

2. a woman who is adored or idealized, esp by a man

Gender Note

See -ess .

Other Word Forms

• goddesshood noun
• goddessship noun
• supergoddess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of goddess¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; god , -ess

Example Sentences

Wharton said her license plate is a reflection of her name and the ancient Egyptian goddess she was named after.

From Los Angeles Times

Festivities surround honoring the goddess of prosperity and abundance, Lakshmi.

From Los Angeles Times

He also questioned if Mushtaq had faith in the festival's goddesses and if she followed Hindu traditions.

From BBC

He said evidence showed that King thought he could "talk" to a neighbour's dog and was "special in relation to having contact with an Egyptian goddess".

From BBC

"Good job not wasting it either, that's some goddess magic right there!"

From BBC

Related Words

• divinity 
• idol 
• immortal