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godly

UK/ˈɡɒdli/ US/ˈɡɑdli/ uncommon

adjective

1.

showing great reverence for god

  • “a godly man”
  • “leading a godly life”
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2.

emanating from God

  • “divine judgment”
  • “divine guidance”
  • “everything is black1 or white...satanic or godly” Saturday Review
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Origin

From god + -ly (adverbial suffix).

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