godly

/ˈɡɑdli/

UK: /ˈɡɒdli/

godly

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Definition

Of or pertaining to a god

Etymology

From god + -ly (adjectival suffix).

Example Sentences

  • "her godly powers = her superhuman powers"
  • "For godly sorrow worketh repentance."
  • "If you would know what a man is, whether he be a godly man or not, you must inquire what his God is. If the true God be he whom he respects as his God, [...] he is doubtless a godly man [...] if the man have some other god, something else to which he pays a greater respect than to Jehovah, he is not a godly man ..."
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