goddess

noun

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

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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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Green goddess dressing is one of those recipes that earns permanent residency in your fridge. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 To perform a sacrifice in front of a temple so as to influence a god or goddess was not seen as any kind of problem. — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 The British filmmaker has assembled an eclectic cast to play the heroes and goddesses, sorceresses and swineherds. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026 We were also drawn to the idea of embracing the feminine spirit embodied by the goddess Selene, qualities such as beauty, grace, warmth, intuition, and connection. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for goddess

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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