Goddess
noun
A female deity in a religion.
Aphrodite is a Greek goddess of love and beauty.
Often appears as...
- greek goddess
- roman goddess
noun
A woman who is greatly admired, especially for her beauty.
She looked like a goddess in her wedding dress.
Often appears as...
- beauty goddess
- screen goddess
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Colloquial
noun
A woman who is in a powerful position and is very skilled in what she does.
She's a total goddess in the kitchen, her meals are always perfect.
Often appears as...
- goddess in the kitchen
- business goddess
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A female deity in a religion.
Aphrodite is a Greek goddess of love and beauty.
Often appears as...
- greek goddess
- roman goddess
noun
A woman who is greatly admired, especially for her beauty.
She looked like a goddess in her wedding dress.
Often appears as...
- beauty goddess
- screen goddess
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A woman who is in a powerful position and is very skilled in what she does.
She's a total goddess in the kitchen, her meals are always perfect.
Often appears as...
- goddess in the kitchen
- business goddess
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology Linked
The term is often used in mythological contexts to refer to female figures of worship in ancient cultures.
Students study the goddess Athena to learn about wisdom in Greek mythology.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Respect
When used in religious discussions, 'goddess' conveys respect and reverence toward the divine figure.
In Hinduism, the goddess Lakshmi is revered for her prosperity and good fortune.
Pro Tip 3/3Cross-Cultural
Different cultures have their own goddesses, so it's useful to know a few when discussing world religions.
Quan Yin is a Buddhist goddess of compassion.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology Linked
The term is often used in mythological contexts to refer to female figures of worship in ancient cultures.
Students study the goddess Athena to learn about wisdom in Greek mythology.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Respect
When used in religious discussions, 'goddess' conveys respect and reverence toward the divine figure.
In Hinduism, the goddess Lakshmi is revered for her prosperity and good fortune.
Pro Tip 3/3Cross-Cultural
Different cultures have their own goddesses, so it's useful to know a few when discussing world religions.
Quan Yin is a Buddhist goddess of compassion.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythology Linked
The term is often used in mythological contexts to refer to female figures of worship in ancient cultures.
Students study the goddess Athena to learn about wisdom in Greek mythology.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Respect
When used in religious discussions, 'goddess' conveys respect and reverence toward the divine figure.
In Hinduism, the goddess Lakshmi is revered for her prosperity and good fortune.
Pro Tip 3/3Cross-Cultural
Different cultures have their own goddesses, so it's useful to know a few when discussing world religions.
Quan Yin is a Buddhist goddess of compassion.
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This is Sparta: Fierce...
It was common for boys to die on the altar of the goddess. Fortunately, not everything was as brutal as that. Young Spartans were also taught how to read, write, and dance, which taught them graceful control of their movements and helped them in combat.
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Bob Thurman: We can be...
and gods and dragons and serpent beings and goddesses and things like that. He made that special effect at the beginning to get everyone to think about interconnection and interconnectedness and how everything in life was totally interconnected.
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The Many Gods of the...
of gods how do you choose usually it's the family the family each family has got one family deity and that is passed on to the next generation or sometimes in the times of distress one goes to a God and say or goddess that peace take
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The legend of Annapurna,...
But it was not only mere mortals who were served at her feast. Humbled at the scenes of earthly pleasure blooming all around him, Lord Shiva himself approached the goddess with an empty bowl and begged for food and forgiveness.
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How did clouds get their...
but fall slowly under the influence of gravity. Some of them stay aloft due to upward convection from the sun-heated ground, but most are in a state of slow, balletic descent. "Clouds are the patron goddesses of idle fellows,"
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The myth of Loki and the...
With only three days left until summer, the wall stood high and impenetrable, with only the gate left to be built. Horrified, the gods realized that not only would they lose their fertility goddess forever,
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TED2015 in review PIPE...
earth a person who says that has only one job title and that is goddess well done Marriott you rule us all you rule us all we heard from the presidents of the Elon Musk fan appreciation society
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This Spacecraft Maps 1.5...
one mission more than any other has deepened our understanding of the galaxy a spacecraft bearing the name of an ancient greek goddess everything functioning beautifully gaia
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The Girl With Eight...
life as they know it behind four potentially life-threatening endeavor or keep their little girl as they have always known her as Lakshmi the goddess were they loved
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The Excavation of...
and covered in gold, this one is made of solid gold. Winged goddesses protect the king who holds the crook and flail, symbols of royal power.
Video examples
This is Sparta: Fierce...
It was common for boys to die on the altar of the goddess. Fortunately, not everything was as brutal as that. Young Spartans were also taught how to read, write, and dance, which taught them graceful control of their movements and helped them in combat.
Video examples
Bob Thurman: We can be...
and gods and dragons and serpent beings and goddesses and things like that. He made that special effect at the beginning to get everyone to think about interconnection and interconnectedness and how everything in life was totally interconnected.
Video examples
The Many Gods of the...
of gods how do you choose usually it's the family the family each family has got one family deity and that is passed on to the next generation or sometimes in the times of distress one goes to a God and say or goddess that peace take
Video examples
The legend of Annapurna,...
But it was not only mere mortals who were served at her feast. Humbled at the scenes of earthly pleasure blooming all around him, Lord Shiva himself approached the goddess with an empty bowl and begged for food and forgiveness.
Video examples
How did clouds get their...
but fall slowly under the influence of gravity. Some of them stay aloft due to upward convection from the sun-heated ground, but most are in a state of slow, balletic descent. "Clouds are the patron goddesses of idle fellows,"
Video examples
The myth of Loki and the...
With only three days left until summer, the wall stood high and impenetrable, with only the gate left to be built. Horrified, the gods realized that not only would they lose their fertility goddess forever,
Video examples
TED2015 in review PIPE...
earth a person who says that has only one job title and that is goddess well done Marriott you rule us all you rule us all we heard from the presidents of the Elon Musk fan appreciation society
Video examples
This Spacecraft Maps 1.5...
one mission more than any other has deepened our understanding of the galaxy a spacecraft bearing the name of an ancient greek goddess everything functioning beautifully gaia
Video examples
The Girl With Eight...
life as they know it behind four potentially life-threatening endeavor or keep their little girl as they have always known her as Lakshmi the goddess were they loved
Video examples
The Excavation of...
and covered in gold, this one is made of solid gold. Winged goddesses protect the king who holds the crook and flail, symbols of royal power.
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Quote examples
Raquel Cassidy
English Actress
A high-powered, successful woman doesn't necessarily have the same support behind her that a man in that position would. Plus, she's expected to be a domestic goddess, as well as the best wife, mother, friend, and lover. But it's not just in politics: you see it in acting, too, and in journalism.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I am not some goddess that dropped down from the sky to sing pop music; I am not some extra-incredible human person that needs to be told how wonderful they are all day and kissed.
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Kenneth Clarke
English Politician
Margaret was the best prime minister of my lifetime. Mythology has turned Thatcher into someone regarded either as a goddess by her supporters or an evil witch by her opponents.
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Marguerite Yourcenar
American Novelist
Men who care passionately for women attach themselves at least as much to the temple and to the accessories of the cult as to their goddess herself.
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Lesley Sharp
English Actress
I don't have the looks of angel, I don't have the body of a goddess, I'm kind of invisible.
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Daisy Donovan
British Actress
Domestic goddesses have infiltrated everybody's lives and raised the bar way too high.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
German Composer
Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?
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Ariana Grande
American Actress
Mariah and Whitney Houston were my goddesses growing up.
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Jenifer Lewis
American Actress
You are a black goddess when you come out the salon.
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Nelsan Ellis
American Actor
Fiona Shaw is a goddess to me.
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Raquel Cassidy
English Actress
A high-powered, successful woman doesn't necessarily have the same support behind her that a man in that position would. Plus, she's expected to be a domestic goddess, as well as the best wife, mother, friend, and lover. But it's not just in politics: you see it in acting, too, and in journalism.
Quote examples
Lady Gaga
American Singer
I am not some goddess that dropped down from the sky to sing pop music; I am not some extra-incredible human person that needs to be told how wonderful they are all day and kissed.
Quote examples
Kenneth Clarke
English Politician
Margaret was the best prime minister of my lifetime. Mythology has turned Thatcher into someone regarded either as a goddess by her supporters or an evil witch by her opponents.
Quote examples
Marguerite Yourcenar
American Novelist
Men who care passionately for women attach themselves at least as much to the temple and to the accessories of the cult as to their goddess herself.
Quote examples
Lesley Sharp
English Actress
I don't have the looks of angel, I don't have the body of a goddess, I'm kind of invisible.
Quote examples
Daisy Donovan
British Actress
Domestic goddesses have infiltrated everybody's lives and raised the bar way too high.
Quote examples
Ludwig van Beethoven
German Composer
Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?
Quote examples
Ariana Grande
American Actress
Mariah and Whitney Houston were my goddesses growing up.
Quote examples
Jenifer Lewis
American Actress
You are a black goddess when you come out the salon.
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Nelsan Ellis
American Actor
Fiona Shaw is a goddess to me.
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