Associations to the word «Godly»

Wiktionary

GODLY, adjective. Of or pertaining to a god
GODLY, adjective. Devoted to a god or God; devout; righteous.
GODLY, adjective. Gloriously good.
GODLY, adverb. In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.

Dictionary definition

GODLY, adjective. Showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life".
GODLY, adjective. Emanating from God; "divine judgment"; "divine guidance"; "everything is black or white...satanic or godly"-Saturday Review.

Wise words

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