Meaning & use

goddess

noun·Everyday

A female deity, especially one worshipped in a particular religion or mythology.

See it in a sentence

Ancient Greeks built temples to honor Athena, the goddess of wisdom.

Fans jokingly called the singer a goddess after her flawless performance.

A note on using this word

Goddess is also used informally and admiringly to describe a woman regarded as exceptionally beautiful or talented.

Words with a similar meaning

deity

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Words with an opposite meaning

god

Another way to use it

2. noun

A woman regarded as extremely beautiful, talented, or admired.

She walked onto the red carpet looking like a goddess.

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