goddess
/'gɔdis/
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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.