Definition of GOD

god

Meanings

Plural: gods

Noun

  • the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
  • any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
  • a man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people
    • "he was a god among men"
  • a material effigy that is worshipped
    • "money was his god"
  • A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.
  • An idol.
  • A representation of a deity, especially a statue or statuette.
  • An idol.
  • Something or someone particularly revered, worshipped, idealized, admired and/or followed.
  • A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.
  • A person who is exceptionally skilled in a particular activity.
  • An exceedingly handsome man.
  • The person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon.

Name

  • Alternative letter-case form of God.

Verb

  • To idolize.
  • To deify.

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English god, from Old English god, originally neuter, then changed to masculine to reflect the change in religion to Christianity, from Proto-West Germanic *god n, from Proto-Germanic *gudą; see there for further origin. Not related to the word good or Persian خدا (xodâ, “god”).

Synonyms

arch, deity, divinity, god, godship, graven image, idol, immortal, imp, manitou, sky daddy, sky fairy, supreme being, Supreme Being

Antonyms

devil, Devil, satan, Satan

Scrabble Score: 5

god is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
god is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
god is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

god is a valid Words With Friends word