goddess

[ god-is ]

noun

1. a female god or deity.
2. Goddess. Also called Triple Goddess. (in Neopaganism) a triune female deity whose individual forms represent the different phases of life and growth.
3. a woman of extraordinary beauty and charm.
4. a greatly admired or adored woman:

   a domestic goddess who hosts lavish dinner parties.

goddess

/ ˈɡɒdɪs /

noun

1. a female divinity
2. a woman who is adored or idealized, esp by a man

Gender Note

See -ess none.

Derived Forms

• ˈgoddessˌhood, noun

Other Word Forms

• god·dess·hood god·dess·ship noun
• su·per·god·dess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of goddess¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; god none, -ess none

Example Sentences

In Bolivia, bundles of coca leaves are gifted at weddings, negotiations and as offerings to the Earth goddess Pachamama.

From Salon

Even a domestic goddess had to grow up somewhere.

From BBC

For years, Bridget longed for love to make her life perfect, playing the part of the girlfriend, the mistress and the wanton sex goddess.

From Salon

Covering the knee is the head of a goddess, the brow above her two wide-open eyes adorned with a victor’s wreath.

From Los Angeles Times

Lopez plays dual roles as a movie actor and an arachnoid goddess and she sauntered into the Sundance premiere channeling the power of both.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• divinity
• idol
• immortal