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godlike

god·like

UK/ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ US/ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ rare

adjective

1.

appropriate to or befitting a god

  • “the divine strength of Achilles”
  • “a man of godlike sagacity”
  • “man must play God for he has acquired certain godlike powers” R.H.Roveref
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2.

being or having the nature of a god

  • “the custom of killing the divine king upon any serious failure of his...powers” J.G.Frazier
  • “the divine will”
  • “the divine capacity for love”
  • “'Tis wise to learn;”
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Origin

From god + -like.

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