Gŏd'ly1, a.
a. [Eng. god and suffix ly, q. v.; A-S. godlic.]
- Pious; reverencing God, and his character and laws; obedient to the commands of God from love for, and reverence of, his character; religious; righteous; as, a godly person.
- Formed or influenced by a regard for God; as, a godly life.
Syn.—Pious; holy; devout; religious; righteous.