godliness — the 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/
Korean meaning: 경건함, 신심 깊음, 하나님에 대한 경외심을 갖는 성질
Korean pronunciation: **갓**리니스
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.
In loneliness, he finds godliness and holiness
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'god'(하나님)에 '-ly'(~같은)와 '-ness'(성질)가 합쳐져서 만들어진 단어로, 글자 그대로 '하나님 같은 성질'을 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The study of theology helped him understand the difference between mere ritual and true godliness.”
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