# godliness

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡɒd.li.nəs/ · frequency rank #51,140

## Definitions
1. The condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion, practicing virtue and avoiding sin.

## Etymology
From godly + -ness.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/godliness