godlike

American  

[god-lahyk] / ˈgɒdˌlaɪk /

adjective

1. like or befitting God or a god; divine.

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godlike British  

/ ˈɡɒdˌlaɪk /

adjective

1. resembling or befitting a god or God; divine

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Other Word Forms

• godlikeness noun
• ungodlike adjective

Etymology

Origin of godlike

First recorded in 1505–15; god + -like

Explanation

Someone who's godlike is so wonderful, beautiful, or good that they resemble a god. To very young children, many adults seem godlike simply because they are large and powerful. A devout religious figure might seem godlike to many of his followers — in other words, he seems more like a god than a fallible, mortal human being. The qualities of such a person, or those of a magical or mystical character, are also godlike: "Her godlike ability to become invisible came in handy when she was fighting the bad guys." The word comes from the Old English godlic, or "divine."

Example Sentences

Early biographers helped advance the image of a godlike Washington.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

They are suggesting robot workforces will rise to outnumber human populations, godlike smartglasses will replace iPhones as new computer paradigms and AI data centers will expand to outer space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

They called for ending “this godlike power” for all presidents to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

Once upon a time it was a godlike Pharoah figure looking out on a civilisation but now it’s just a desert.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

Then godlike in his turn he joined the suitors.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer