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Godly Definition & Meaning

godly
adjective
  1. showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life"
  2. emanating from God; "divine judgment"; "divine guidance"; "everything is black or white...satanic or godly"-Saturday Review

"Godly" in song lyrics

See how godly is used in real songs:

  • "Formal stolen hobby, Darts travel Godly"
    Bronze Nazareth — Aim at M.C.'s Pt. 2
  • "With nine doin' wrong and one godly"
    Buc Fifty — Worst Enemy
  • "And it ain't anotha human that's Master Farad Godly"
    Doap Nixon f/ Reef the Lost Cauze, Vinnie Paz — The Wait Is Over

Usage tips for "godly"

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Frequently asked questions

What does godly mean?
showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a godly life" emanating from God; "divine judgment"; "divine guidance"; "everything is black or white...satanic or godly"-Saturday Review
What part of speech is godly?
Godly is an adjective.
How many definitions does godly have?
Godly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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