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godly

[god-lee]

adjective, -li·er, -li·est.

conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious.

coming from God; divine.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English; Old English godlīc. See God, -ly

Related forms

god·li·ness, noun

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

Antonyms
1. wicked, impious.

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godly (ˈɡɒdlɪ)

—*adj* , -lier, -liest
	having a religious character; pious; devout: a godly man

'godliness

—n

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