goddess

noun

god·​dess ˈgä-dəs How to pronounce goddess (audio)
 also  ˈgȯ-
1
: a female god
2
: a woman whose great charm or beauty arouses adoration

Examples of goddess in a Sentence

a goddess of ancient Greece The actress, who is already a goddess in her own country, is finally getting recognition here.
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The piece is part of Vasconcelos’s Valkyries series, named after Norse female war goddesses, paying homage to inspiring women. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 Emilia is now in her second outfit for the photo shoot and looks like a glistening goddess dressed in baggy jeans with gold glitter, a gold bustier and matching gold heels, posing for a second round of photos as a fan blows her wavy locks and her entourage hypes her up. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025 The ancient Greek epic illustrates a true hero’s journey as the titular figure faces Polyphemus the Cyclops, Sirens, the nymph Calypso and the witch goddess Circe in the treacherous oceans that separate him from his island home and wife Penelope. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025 Another possibility is that Goth could be playing a goddess or even a statue. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goddess

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of goddess was in the 14th century

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“Goddess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddess. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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goddess

noun
god·​dess ˈgäd-əs How to pronounce goddess (audio)
1
: a female god
2
: a woman of great charm or beauty

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