godly

[ god-lee ]

adjective

, god·li·er, god·li·est.

1. conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious.

   Synonyms: good, righteous, holy, saintly, religious

   Antonyms: impious, wicked

2. coming from God; divine.

godly

/ ˈɡɒdlɪ /

adjective

1. having a religious character; pious; devout

   a godly man

Derived Forms

• ˈgodliness, noun

Other Words From

• god·li·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of godly¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English godlīc; God + -ly