adjective
Other Word Forms
- godliness noun
Etymology
Origin of godly
First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English godlīc; God + -ly
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Santa is looked at more like a godly figure, while the Grinch is a more everyday man,” the actor explained.
From Los Angeles Times
Not that many of them will engage with the actual allegations against Brand, lest their view of him as a godly man get disturbed, but frankly, the details are shocking even in the #MeToo era.
From Salon
"Based on godly principles, he loves America. He loves us as individuals," Jonah Jones, 47, said at the Adel rally.
From Reuters
Shortly after, he lost more than 10,000 followers on social media for his public gesture paying tribute to Oxóssi– a godly archer who uses his bow to hunt and feed the hungry.
From Washington Times
Other singers — tremendous, foundational, godly singers — could belt.
From New York Times
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