godly
intermediateB1/ˈɡɒdli/ · god-ly
Of or relating to God; divine or pious.
Meanings
Of or relating to God; divine or pious.
خدا سے متعلق؛ الہی یا پرہیزگار۔
خدا نما
khuda numa
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.
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💡 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.