godly

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   showing great reverence for god

   a godly man

2. 2
   adj

   Of or pertaining to a god

   her godly powers = her superhuman powers

3. 3
   adj

   Devoted to a god or God; devout; holy; righteous.

   For godly sorrow worketh repentance.

4. 4
   adv

   In a godly manner; piously; devoutly; righteously.

   All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. — 2. Tim. iii. 12.

5. 5
   adj

   emanating from God

6. 6
   adj

   Gloriously good.

Etymology

From god + -ly (adjectival suffix).