godlike

adjective

ˈgäd-ˌlīk How to pronounce godlike (audio)
Definition of godlikenext
as in divine
of, relating to, or being God the godlike splendor of creation

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Recent Examples of godlike But being able to create in a godlike way, using the building blocks of all life– well, to put it simply, that that’s something else. — John Werner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Under Jamison’s direction, the Ailey dancers grew more and more godlike in technique without losing earthly looseness and soul. — The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024 All the while, Dee Dee was godlike to her, her sole caretaker who was always hovering. — Timothy Bella, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024 The local doctor was really just a helpless conjurer, while the lazy village priest got endowed with unwarranted godlike powers. — James Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for godlike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for godlike
  1. divine
  2. heavenly
  3. holy
  4. sacred
  5. blessed
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  • This divine/human analogy, recalling La vie de Jésus, is a splendidly esoteric conceit.
    — Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Its stunning green color comes from the combination of the diverse ingredients that not only look beautiful but taste divine.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of divine
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  • The heavenly duvet cover is just as it’s described—absolutely heavenly!
    — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Once the sun sets, the sky twinkles with a seemingly infinite number of heavenly lights.
    — Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of heavenly
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  • The attack during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan could signal the full resumption of a war that has already killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and caused widespread destruction across Gaza.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • When the threat of Christianizing forces grows more imminent, a holy sacrifice is made that changes Deirdre’s life forever.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of holy
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  • The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
  • On May 19, 2022, two astrophotographers set up near the sacred lake of Pumoyongcuo on the southern Tibetan Plateau captured a vibrant display streaking across the Himalayan sky.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of sacred
Adjective
  • His progression has been superb since breaking into the first team, and those around the club feel blessed to have such a talent on their hands.
    — Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Mendez wears the blessed boxers for every game and only washes them when the team loses.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of blessed

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