WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
god•ly /ˈgɑdli/USA pronunciation
adj., -li•er, -li•est.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- obeying God or the rules of one's religion;
devout. - coming from God;
divine.
god•ly
(god′lē),USA pronunciation adj., -li•er, -li•est.
god′li•ness, n.
- conforming to the laws and wishes of God;
devout;
pious. - coming from God;
divine.
- bef. 1000; Middle English; Old English godlīc. See God, -ly
- 1. religious, saintly, holy, righteous, good.
- 1. wicked, impious.
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