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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Fireworks and sparklers are often part of the celebrations, along with prayers and offerings to deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024 Harper dressed as Aphrodite the goddess of love, putting on a long blonde wig and holding a dove in one hand. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 From the commemoration of King Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana to the reverence of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism commune in ceremony. Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024 On the first day, families gather to pray to the goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity and then to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goddess 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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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