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

But as time has passed, his appearances has been marked by artists and actors wrestling with his godlike nobility and wanting to question his straight-laced nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Hoffman specifically addressed the notion that AI might become godlike and the idea floated by Rogan, that Jesus might return as AI.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

Wilson famously remarked, “The real problem of humanity is … we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and godlike technology.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Moreover, there was his godlike quality of each year expanding in size, perhaps eventually to fill the universe.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson