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godlinessthe quality of being devout, pious, or having a reverent feeling toward God

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being devout, pious, or having a reverent feeling toward God

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɑːdlinəs/

Example Sentences

  • His grandmother's godliness was so legendary that even the pizza delivery guy would confess his sins to her.
  • The pastor emphasized that godliness is not about appearing holy, but about genuine faith and good deeds.
  • She mistook her neighbor's extreme politeness for godliness, until she heard him swearing at his garden gnomes.

godliness

NOUN

[/ˈɡɑːdlinəs/]

the quality of being devout, pious, or having a reverent feeling toward God

Her quiet godliness shows in every prayer and kind act at dawn.
💡 Concept

Her quiet godliness shows in every prayer and kind act at dawn.

In loneliness, he finds godliness and holiness
🎵 Rhyme

In loneliness, he finds godliness and holiness

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡɑːdlinəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡɒdlinəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootgod
Suffix--liness

🎵Rhyme

lonelinesslovelinessholiness
loneliness
loveliness
holiness

🔗Collocations

pursue godliness
true godliness
godliness with contentment
practice godliness
display godliness
lack godliness
spiritual godliness

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His grandmother's godliness was so legendary that even the pizza delivery guy would confess his sins to her.

The pastor emphasized that godliness is not about appearing holy, but about genuine faith and good deeds.

😄 Fun example

She mistook her neighbor's extreme politeness for godliness, until she heard him swearing at his garden gnomes.

The study of theology helped him understand the difference between mere ritual and true godliness.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

pietydevoutnessholinessreligiousnesssanctity

Antonyms

impietyirreligionungodliness

Related

righteousnessvirtuespiritualityfaithdevotion

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