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

Example Sentences

But most of her remarks were pretty much in line with GOP orthodoxy on the border and lots of godly invocations.

From Los Angeles Times

Ziklag’s goal, the documents say, is to “take dominion over the Seven Mountains,” funding Christian projects or installing devout Christians in leadership positions to reshape each mountain in a godly way.

From Salon

These teachings told him it was godly to control us this way.

From Salon

Finally, Trump portrays himself as a godly man when there is no substance behind it.

From Salon

In the world of "tradwife" social media, good Christian "housewives" celebrate their godly womanhood with leg-baring photos and videos of them lustily stirring dough with their bosoms jiggle over mixing bowls.

From Salon