GODLY
What does "GODLY" mean?
Devoutly religious; deeply pious or in keeping with the will of God.
Meanings
- Showing deep reverence for God; pious and morally upright. She was raised by godly parents who prayed each evening.
- Of or relating to God; divine in nature. The hymn spoke of a godly love beyond measure. formal
Word origin
From 'god' plus the suffix '-ly' meaning 'having the qualities of'; recorded in English from the 16th century.
Remember it
GODLY is simply GOD plus 'LY' - the suffix turns the noun into 'living in a God-like way'.
A little poem
Not the loud prayer in the crowded square,
but the quiet kindness when no one is there.
couplet
What it teaches
Godliness shows least in worship and most in how you treat the unwatched and the unimportant.
Quick facts
What does GODLY mean?
Devoutly religious; deeply pious or in keeping with the will of God.
Is GODLY a valid word?
Yes — GODLY is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is GODLY?
GODLY has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does GODLY come from?
From 'god' plus the suffix '-ly' meaning 'having the qualities of'; recorded in English from the 16th century.
What can GODLY teach us?
Godliness shows least in worship and most in how you treat the unwatched and the unimportant.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.