godly
gb/ɡˈɑdli/ us/ɡˈɑdli/
B2
Anglais
~ 9900
istenfélő, Istennek tetsző, isteni, brutális, eszméletlen
B2
1
istenfélő
B2
Schéma d’usage :
a godly [person / man / woman / life]
He was known as a godly man who spent time each day in prayer.
Úgy ismerték, mint egy istenfélő embert, aki minden nap időt szánt az imára.
She credits her godly parents with teaching her compassion and honesty.
Úgy tartja, hogy istenfélő szülei tanították meg együttérzésre és őszinteségre.
The community respected her quiet, godly life of service to others.
They prayed for a godly leader who would guide the church wisely.
Her godly example had a deep influence on the children in her care.
Exemples pédagogiques
His grandfather is a very godly man.
A nagyapja nagyon istenfélő ember.
They want to raise their children in a godly home.
Istenfélő családban akarják felnevelni a gyermekeiket.
She tries to live a godly life every day.
People in the town saw her as gentle and godly.
The pastor asked the group to look for godly friends.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse "godly" with "godlike". "Godly" usually means devout and religious in character, while "godlike" means having power or beauty like a god. Also, "godly" is not capitalized, but "God" is.
Sens
deeply religious and devoted
Collocations
godly man
|godly woman
|godly parents
|godly life
|godly character
|godly upbringing
Synonymes
devout (Focuses on strong personal religious belief and practice; slightly more common in general writing than "godly".)
Antonymes
godless (Describes someone or something that does not believe in or respect God, often with a critical tone in religious contexts.)
Thèmes
religion
|values
Définition
Very religious and living in a way that shows strong love and respect for God.
Very religious and living with strong devotion to God, especially in the way one behaves and makes choices.
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
a godly [attitude / example / choice / lifestyle]
They urged the youth to make godly choices in their relationships.
Arra biztatták a fiatalokat, hogy kapcsolataikban Istennek tetsző döntéseket hozzanak.
Her patience and kindness were held up as a godly example to the church.
Türelmét és kedvességét Istennek tetsző példaként állították a gyülekezet elé.
He struggled to keep a godly attitude toward someone who had hurt him deeply.
The book gives practical advice on godly living in a modern world.
Many parents hope their children will grow up with godly values.
Exemples pédagogiques
She wants to show a godly attitude at work.
A munkahelyén is Istennek tetsző hozzáállást szeretne tanúsítani.
He is trying to build godly habits in his life.
Arra törekszik, hogy Istennek tetsző szokásokat alakítson ki.
The teacher talked about godly behavior in the classroom.
They read a story about godly people who helped the poor.
The group discussed what a godly lifestyle looks like.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think "godly" here only means "religious". In this sense, it also strongly includes being kind, honest, and fair, especially because of religious reasons.
Sens
morally good in a religious way
Collocations
godly behavior
|godly values
|godly attitude
|godly example
|godly lifestyle
|godly choices
Synonymes
righteous (Stresses being morally right, especially by following religious or moral law; can sound slightly more formal or biblical.)
Antonymes
sinful (Describes behavior that breaks God’s laws or is morally wrong in a religious sense.)
Thèmes
religion
|values
|ethics
Définition
Very good and right in a way that agrees with what God wants.
Morally good and upright in a way that is seen as pleasing to God or following God’s commands.
C1
LITERARY
3
isteni
B2
Schéma d’usage :
godly [power / strength / beauty / authority]
The ancient king claimed a godly power over life and death.
Az ókori király élet és halál fölötti, szinte isteni hatalmat követelt magának.
Her almost godly beauty left the crowd in stunned silence.
A szinte isteni szépsége döbbent csendbe burkolta a tömeget.
In the myth, the hero receives godly strength to defeat the monster.
The emperor was treated with a godly reverence that bordered on fear.
The character seeks godly wisdom to guide his troubled kingdom.
Exemples pédagogiques
In the story, the king has godly power.
A történetben a királynak isteni hatalma van.
People bowed before the statue with godly beauty.
Az emberek meghajoltak a szinte isteni szépségű szobor előtt.
The hero is given godly strength for the final battle.
They believed the ruler had godly authority.
The poem speaks of godly light in the sky.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often mix this sense with the common adjective "godlike". In modern English, "godlike" is more usual for this meaning, while "godly" is more often used for religious or moral character.
Sens
having power or greatness like a god
Collocations
godly power
|godly strength
|godly beauty
|godly authority
|godly wisdom
|godly status
Synonymes
divine (Often used for things that belong to or come from a god; can also mean extremely good or beautiful in a more general, sometimes lighter tone.)
Antonymes
mortal (Describes ordinary human beings who can die, in contrast to gods or godlike beings.)
Thèmes
religion
|literature
|fantasy
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Having very great power, beauty, or another quality, so that people compare it to a god.
Having power, authority, beauty, or another quality that is compared to that of a god; resembling a god.
C1
SLANG
4
brutális
B1
eszméletlen
B1
Schéma d’usage :
godly [skill / play / taste / performance]
Her guitar solo was absolutely godly and the crowd went wild.
A gitárszólója egészen brutális volt, és a tömeg megőrült.
That player has godly aim; he never seems to miss a shot.
Annak a játékosnak brutális a célzása; szinte sosem hibázik.
The chef’s sauce was so rich and balanced it tasted godly.
Fans praised the singer’s godly vocals in the live performance.
He pulled off a godly combo and won the match in seconds.
Exemples pédagogiques
His gaming skills are godly.
Brutálisak a játékosi képességei.
People said the band’s new song is godly.
Azt mondták, hogy a zenekar új száma brutális.
Her chocolate cake tastes godly.
Everyone in the chat called that move godly.
The fans wrote that his voice is godly.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may take this slang use literally and think it always has a strong religious meaning. In internet slang, it usually just means "extremely good" or "amazing". It can sound strange or offensive in formal or religious settings.
Sens
extremely good or impressive (slang)
Collocations
godly aim
|godly skills
|godly vocals
|godly play
|godly combo
|godly setup
Synonymes
insane (In slang, "insane" can also mean extremely good or impressive; it is more common and not tied to religious language.)
Antonymes
trash (Very informal slang for something very low-quality or very bad, often used in the same online spaces.)
Thèmes
internet
|informal
|youth
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Very informal: used to say that something is amazing or extremely good.
Used informally, especially online, to describe something that is extremely good, skillful, or impressive.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
godly
API
GB/ɡˈɑdli/
US/ɡˈɑdli/
Syllabes et accentuation
godly (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (godly)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: godly
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