— godliness , n.
/god"lee/ , adj., godlier, godliest .
1. conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious.
2. coming from God; divine.
[ bef. 1000; ME; OE godlic. See GOD, -LY ]
Syn. 1. religious, saintly, holy, righteous, good.
Ant. 1. wicked, impious.