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.
Recent Examples on the Web Hailee Steinfeld is the high-fashion goddess the 2024 Oscars needed. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 The fact that this statue depicts a male god is also unusual, as most of the others are of female deities like Venus, the goddess of love. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2024 And of course, because the film features a guardian angel council of astrology gods and goddesses played by Trevor Noah, Sofia Vergara, Keke Palmer, Post Malone, Jane Fonda and more, Lopez had a lot to say about her own astrological sign (Leo) and its compatibility with Affleck’s (also Leo). Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2024 The other two masks were found inside the catacomb along with terra-cotta figurines of Isis-Aphrodite — the goddess of childbirth and rebirth — and her son Harpocrates, the Greek take on Horus, the Egyptian god of silence who could protect himself from sickness and death. Franz Lidz, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024 The brand’s first release of its Resort 2024 collection is also featured in the store including pieces like a pieced wedge, a dress, the gold goddess mini-mag, and the iconic hoop dress. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Jan. 2024 The Olympic and Paralympic medals are identical from the front but sport different designs on the back: The former depicts Nike, the goddess of victory, holding the Olympic torch, while the latter features a view of the Eiffel Tower. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 The back side of the Olympic medals will feature a rendition of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, with the Olympic rings above her and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024 Adorning the summit of the Capitol's iconic copper dome is Winged Victory, a 17-foot-tall zinc statue depicting Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 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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