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god⋅ly

[god-lee]
–adjective, -li⋅er, -li⋅est.
1. conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious.
2. coming from God; divine.

Origin:
bef. 1000; ME; OE godlīc. See God, -ly


god⋅li⋅ness, noun


1. religious, saintly, holy, righteous, good.


1. wicked, impious.
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god·ly   (gŏd'lē)   
adj.   god·li·er, god·li·est
  1. Having great reverence for God; pious.

  2. Divine.

god'li·ness n.
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