Synonyms for Godly

Definition of 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

5 synonyms found

Writing tips for "godly"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like divine, heavenly, pious can replace "godly" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

With 5 alternatives available, "godly" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.

"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

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