Godliness: meaning, definitions and examples
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godliness
[ ˈɡɒdlɪnəs ]
spiritual life
The quality of being devout or religious; piety.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her godliness was evident in the way she treated others with kindness and compassion.
- The community admired his godliness and dedication to serving others.
behavior
The quality of being morally and spiritually upright.
Synonyms
righteousness, uprightness, virtue
Examples of usage
- His godliness was reflected in his honest and fair dealings with everyone.
- She was known for her godliness and integrity in all aspects of her life.
Translations
Translations of the word "godliness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 piedade
🇮🇳 धार्मिकता
🇩🇪 Frömmigkeit
🇮🇩 kesalehan
🇺🇦 благочестя
🇵🇱 pobożność
🇯🇵 敬虔
🇫🇷 piété
🇪🇸 piedad
🇹🇷 dindarlık
🇰🇷 경건
🇸🇦 تقوى
🇨🇿 zbožnost
🇸🇰 zbožnosť
🇨🇳 虔诚
🇸🇮 pobožnost
🇮🇸 guðrækni
🇰🇿 құдайшылдық
🇬🇪 ღვთისმოსაობა
🇦🇿 dindarlıq
🇲🇽 piedad
Etymology
The word 'godliness' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from the Old English 'godlicnes'. It is a combination of 'god' and '-liness', reflecting the state or quality of being like God. The concept of godliness has been prevalent in various religious and philosophical traditions, emphasizing virtues and devotion to a higher power.
See also: god, goddess, godless, godlike, godly, godmother, gods.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,901, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 20902 absolved
- 20903 astonishingly
- 20904 warily
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