I. -lē, -li adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English, from god + -ly
1. : of, relating to, or emanating from God : divine
everything is black or white, evil or good, satanic or godly — Saturday Review
2. : reverencing God : obedient to the will of God from love and reverence for his character : pious , righteous , devout
that we may hereafter lead a godly , righteous, and sober life — Book of Com. Prayer
gifted and godly men — F.S.Mead
II. adverb
archaic : in a godly fashion : piously , devoutly , righteously
all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution — 2 Tim 3:12 (Authorized Version)