Godliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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godliness

 

[ ˈɡɒdlɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spiritual life

The quality of being devout or religious; piety.

Synonyms

holiness, piousness, sanctity

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.