Definition

Noun: 1. A female deity; a divine or supremely powerful female being worshipped in a religion or mythology. - This is the primary meaning, referring to a supernatural female entity with divine attributes, often the object of worship or veneration in a religious or mythological system.

Usage

The word "goddess" is used to refer to a female god. It is a standard count noun. * It is commonly used with the definite article "the" when referring to a specific, known goddess (e.g., the goddess Athena). * It is used with the indefinite article "a" when referring to any goddess in a non-specific sense (e.g., a goddess of love). * It can be used in the plural form "goddesses".

Examples

• In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty.
• Ancient Egyptians worshipped many goddesses, such as Isis and Bastet.
• She prayed to the goddess for protection and guidance.
• The temple was dedicated to a local harvest goddess.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative/Colloquial Use: In modern, informal contexts, "goddess" can be used hyperbolically to describe a woman who is admired excessively, often for her beauty, talent, or style.
  • She is a fashion goddess; everything she wears becomes a trend.
  • Fans treated the singer like a goddess.

Variants and Related Words

• God (noun): A male deity; the supreme or ultimate reality, especially in monotheistic religions.
• Divinity (noun): The state or quality of being divine; a god or goddess.
• Deity (noun): A god or goddess.
• Mother goddess (noun compound): A goddess, often the supreme deity, portrayed as the source of life and fertility.

Synonyms

• Divinity
• Deity
• Immortal (in mythological contexts)

Antonyms

• Mortal (noun): A human being subject to death.
• God (specifically as a male counterpart, not a direct antonym of the concept).

Idioms and Fixed Phrases

• (A) goddess on earth: A phrase used to describe a woman of extraordinary beauty or grace.
  • With her elegance and poise, she was like a goddess on earth.

Noun

1. a female deity