godliness
pronunciation
How to pronounce godliness in British English:
UK [ˈɡɒdlinəs]
How to pronounce godliness in American English:
US [ ˈɡɑːdlinəs]
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- Noun:
- piety by virtue of being a godly person
Word Origin
- godliness (n.)
- 1530s, from godly + -ness.
Example
- 1. How do mary and joseph show their godliness ?
- 2. Cleanliness is next to godliness .
- 3. Cleanliness may not be next to godliness , but it is a relatively objective criterion .
- 4. This article was excerpted from dr. john barnett 's book , discipline yourself for godliness .
- 5. Having an outward form of godliness , though denying its power ; from these also turn away .