Meaning & use
godly
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Devoted to or in accordance with religious principles; pious or righteous.
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She was raised to lead a godly life centered on prayer and service.
He admired his grandfather's godly patience and quiet faith.
A note on using this word
In casual modern slang, especially online, "godly" has also come to mean simply excellent or impressive, a striking shift from its religious origin.
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ungodlysinful
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Informally, extremely impressive or excellent.
That was a godly performance from the entire team.
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