godly

/ˈgɑdli/
/ˈgɒdli/
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Other forms: godliest; godlier; godlily

Definitions of godly
  1. adjective
    showing great reverence for god
    “a godly man”
    “leading a godly life”
    synonyms: reverent, worshipful
    pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  2. adjective
    emanating from God
    synonyms: divine
    heavenly
    of or belonging to heaven or god
Pronunciation
US
/ˈgɑdli/
UK
/ˈgɒdli/
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