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What is another word for Godly? – 262 Godly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    divine holy sacred righteous virtuous moral ethical pious devout reverent spiritual religious heavenly celestial saintly angelic pure noble just fair impartial benevolent kind compassionate merciful generous charitable humble meek gentle forgiving tolerant patient selfless unselfish noble-minded high-minded principled upright honorable respectable admirable commendable laudable praiseworthy exemplary inspirational edifying uplifting virtuous moralistic ethical principled justifiable defensible excusable forgivable condonable permissible allowable acceptable tolerable bearable endurable sufferable

    Meaning of Godly

    having a strong sense of morality and ethics

    Definitions

    • Conforming to the laws and wishes of God
    • * Morally good, virtuous, or righteous
    • * Resembling or befitting a deity, especially in being morally perfect

    Etymology of Godly

    The word "Godly" has its roots in Old English, derived from "god" meaning God and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adjective indicating a relationship or resemblance
    Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or actions that are considered morally upright and in line with divine will

    Example Uses

    • She was a godly woman who spent her life helping those in need
    • * The priest gave a godly sermon that inspired the congregation to be more compassionate
    • * The organization's mission is to promote godly values and principles in the community

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ungodly sinful wicked evil immoral unethical wrong bad vile vicious corrupt depraved degenerate perverted perverse iniquitous nefarious heinous atrocious abhorrent odious detestable despicable contemptible reprehensible shameful disgraceful ignominious infamous notorious scandalous profligate dissolute licentious lascivious lewd lustful sensual carnal worldly earthly temporal secular profane blasphemous sacrilegious irreligious atheistic agnostic unbelieving faithless godless

    Related Nouns

    morality ethics virtue righteousness piety devotion reverence spirituality religion faith holiness sacredness divinity celestiality saintliness angelicity purity nobility justice fairness impartiality benevolence kindness compassion mercy generosity charity humility meekness gentleness forgiveness tolerance patience selflessness unselfishness noble-mindedness high-mindedness principle honor respectability admirability commendability laudability praiseworthiness exemplarity inspiration edification upliftment

    Related Verbs

    worship reverence adore venerate honor respect admire commend praise laud extol glorify sanctify consecrate dedicate devote commit surrender yield submit obey follow imitate emulate aspire strive seek pursue practice cultivate nurture foster promote encourage support uphold defend justify excuse forgive tolerate bear endure suffer permit allow accept condone

    Related Adjectives

    moral ethical virtuous righteous pious devout reverent spiritual religious holy sacred divine celestial heavenly saintly angelic pure noble just fair impartial benevolent kind compassionate merciful generous charitable humble meek gentle forgiving tolerant patient selfless unselfish noble-minded high-minded principled upright honorable respectable admirable commendable laudable praiseworthy exemplary inspirational edifying uplifting