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godly

adjective god·ly \-lē\

: believing in God and in the importance of living a moral life

god·li·ergod·li·est

Full Definition of GODLY

1

: divine

2

: pious, devout

— god·li·ness noun

— godly adverb, archaic

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First Known Use of GODLY

14th century

Related to GODLY

Synonyms: devout, holy, pious, religious, sainted, saintly

Antonyms: antireligious, faithless, godless, impious, irreligious, ungodly, unholy

Rhymes with GODLY

GODLY Defined for Kids

godly

adjective god·ly \ˈgäd-lē\

god·li·ergod·li·est

Definition of GODLY for Kids

: devout 1, pious

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