Definition of GODLY

godly

Adjective Satellite

  • showing great reverence for god
    • "a godly man"
    • "leading a godly life"
  • emanating from God; ; ; -Saturday Review
    • "everything is black or white...satanic or godly"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to a god
  • Devoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.
  • Gloriously good.

Adv

  • In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.

Adjective

  • Devoutly religious; conforming to the laws and wishes of God.

Examples

  • He approached each Scrabble game with a GODLY respect for the dictionary’s authority.
  • her godly powers = her superhuman powers

Origin / Etymology

From god + -ly (adjectival suffix).

Scrabble Score: 10

godly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
godly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
godly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

godly: valid Words With Friends Word