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godly

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/ˈɡɒdli/ · god-ly

Of or relating to God; divine or pious.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Of or relating to God; divine or pious.

خدا سے متعلق؛ الہی یا پرہیزگار۔

خدا نما

khuda numa

Synonyms

divineholysacredالہیمقدسپرانا

Antonyms

unholyprofaneevilناپاکغیر مقدسبد

Common Collocations

  • godly virtues
  • godly wisdom
  • godly love

Example Sentences

She has always led a godly life, helping those in need.

اس نے ہمیشہ ایک خدا نما زندگی بسر کی ہے، ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کی ہے۔

Us ne hamesha aik khuda numa zindagi basar ki hai, zaroorat mandon ki madad ki hai.

His godly deeds have inspired many.

اس کے خدا نما اعمال نے بہت سے لوگوں کو متاثر کیا ہے۔

Us ke khuda numa aamaal ne bohot se logon ko mutasir kiya hai.

They seek a godly man to lead their community.

وہ اپنی کمیونٹی کی قیادت کے لیے خدا نما آدمی کی تلاش میں ہیں۔

Woh apni community ki qiyadat ke liye khuda numa aadmi ki talash mein hain.

Easily Confused With

goddess:A goddess refers to a female deity, while godly refers to the attributes relating to God.

Word Family

godliness
nounخدا نما
godly love
nounخدا نما محبت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'God' to remember 'godly' as having attributes related to God.

Imagine a benevolent figure surrounded by light and goodness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خدا کے واسطے آؤ ہم سب مل کر، کرتے ہیں سب کو خوشحال خدا نما۔

Khuda ke waste aao hum sab mil kar, karte hain sab ko khushhaal khuda numa.

For the sake of God, let us all unite, making everyone prosperous like God.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خدا کی راہ میں چلنا فرحت ہے۔

Khuda ki raah mein chalna farahat hai.

Walking the path of God brings happiness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "gōd" — good, excellent

First known use: 12th century

The word 'godly' has evolved from Old English, where it was used to describe the nature of God or things pertaining to God. It emphasizes moral excellence and goodness.