B2adjectiveformalphilosophysociety
US/ˈɡɑːd.li/
UK/ˈɡɒd.li/
very religious and living in a way that obeys God
In context
My grandmother was a godly woman who prayed every morning and evening.
He wanted to raise his children in a godly home.
The preacher urged the crowd to lead a godly life.
Words that go with godly
adjective + noun
- godly lifeHe tried to live a godly life despite many temptations.
- godly manEveryone in the village respected him as a godly man.
- godly womanShe was known as a godly woman who helped the poor.
- godly exampleParents should set a godly example for their children.
- godly behaviorThe church teaches godly behavior toward neighbors.
- godly upbringingShe had a strict, godly upbringing in a small town.