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godly Synonyms

Another word for godly

Choosing another word for godly depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Devoutly religious, pious, and earnestly obedient to the laws or will of God.

Usage Example

"The community respected the elderly minister for leading a humble and pious life."

Strongest
pious
devout
god-fearing
righteous
Strong
holy
saintly
reverent
virtuous

• adjective (Context 2)

Coming from, belonging to, or characteristic of a deity; divine.

Usage Example

"Ancient myths often depicted heroes who possessed divine strength and wisdom."

Strongest
divine
godlike
Strong
heavenly
sacred
celestial

• adverb (Context 3)

In a pious, devout, or righteous manner (now archaic or liturgical).

Usage Example

"The scripture exhorts believers to live soberly, righteously, and piously in the present world."

Strongest
piously
devoutly
righteously
Strong
reverently

Opposites of godly

The opposite of godly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ungodly
impious
impiously
godless
wickedly
mortal
sinfully
earthly
See all opposites of godly

• Nearby Words

godlessness
godlike
godliness
godly
godmother
godparent
godsend

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Godly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/godly
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