Godlike
adjective
Having great power or beauty like a god.
The old legends tell of a godlike king who had the power to heal.
Often appears as...
- godlike powers
- godlike abilities
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Approving
adjective
Worthy of being worshipped like a god.
Her singing ability is so outstanding, it is practically godlike.
Often appears as...
- godlike talent
- godlike attributes
adjective
Having great power or beauty like a god.
The old legends tell of a godlike king who had the power to heal.
Often appears as...
- godlike powers
- godlike abilities
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Worthy of being worshipped like a god.
Her singing ability is so outstanding, it is practically godlike.
Often appears as...
- godlike talent
- godlike attributes
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Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Reference
Use 'godlike' to describe something so impressive, it reminds you of ancient myths or legends.
The athlete's performance was godlike, breaking records as if he were Hercules himself.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Godlike' can imply arrogance if someone appears to think too highly of themselves.
His godlike attitude at work made his colleagues resent him.
Pro Tip 3/3Fictional Characters
In stories, characters with 'godlike powers' have abilities beyond normal humans, often with a supernatural element.
The wizard had godlike powers, casting spells that defied the laws of nature.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Reference
Use 'godlike' to describe something so impressive, it reminds you of ancient myths or legends.
The athlete's performance was godlike, breaking records as if he were Hercules himself.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Godlike' can imply arrogance if someone appears to think too highly of themselves.
His godlike attitude at work made his colleagues resent him.
Pro Tip 3/3Fictional Characters
In stories, characters with 'godlike powers' have abilities beyond normal humans, often with a supernatural element.
The wizard had godlike powers, casting spells that defied the laws of nature.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Reference
Use 'godlike' to describe something so impressive, it reminds you of ancient myths or legends.
The athlete's performance was godlike, breaking records as if he were Hercules himself.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
'Godlike' can imply arrogance if someone appears to think too highly of themselves.
His godlike attitude at work made his colleagues resent him.
Pro Tip 3/3Fictional Characters
In stories, characters with 'godlike powers' have abilities beyond normal humans, often with a supernatural element.
The wizard had godlike powers, casting spells that defied the laws of nature.
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that stand in the way of us becoming our own godlike, perfect selves. On top of that, one of the core principles of Jainism is something called "non-absolutism." Non-absolutists believe that no single person can hold ownership or knowledge of absolute truth,
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house y'all got one godlike we got a prize that's first night of the year I've been
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My failed mission to...
that stand in the way of us becoming our own godlike, perfect selves. On top of that, one of the core principles of Jainism is something called "non-absolutism." Non-absolutists believe that no single person can hold ownership or knowledge of absolute truth,
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house y'all got one godlike we got a prize that's first night of the year I've been
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Apollonius of Tyana
Greek Philosopher
Pythagoras said that medicine is the most godlike of arts. But if the most godlike, it should tend to the soul as well as the body, or else a living thing must be unhealthy, being diseased in its higher part.
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Katori Hall
American Playwright
We expect our leaders to be godlike. But I feel that when people try to sanctify leadership, it puts it out of the realm of regular people. And that's where the greatest leaders come from - from the people.
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Gregory Benford
American Physicist
We have a name for people who create universes - they're called gods. There is no greater hubris than to think that we could take the place of godlike implications.
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Nick Cave
Australian Musician
The more information you have, the more human our heroes become and consequently the less mysterious and godlike. They need to be godlike.
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Abraham Maslow
American Psychologist
We fear to know the fearsome and unsavory aspects of ourselves, but we fear even more to know the godlike in ourselves.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
We must be careful, as we seek to become more and more godlike, that we do not become discouraged and lose hope.
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Diogenes
Greek Philosopher
It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
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Alexander Scriabin
Russian Composer
In love's godlike breathing, there's the innermost aspect of the universe.
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Francois Rabelais
French Clergyman
Believe me, 'tis a godlike thing to lend; to owe is a heroic virtue.
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Siobhan Fahey
British Musician
You put something you like on really loud, and you feel godlike.
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Apollonius of Tyana
Greek Philosopher
Pythagoras said that medicine is the most godlike of arts. But if the most godlike, it should tend to the soul as well as the body, or else a living thing must be unhealthy, being diseased in its higher part.
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Katori Hall
American Playwright
We expect our leaders to be godlike. But I feel that when people try to sanctify leadership, it puts it out of the realm of regular people. And that's where the greatest leaders come from - from the people.
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Gregory Benford
American Physicist
We have a name for people who create universes - they're called gods. There is no greater hubris than to think that we could take the place of godlike implications.
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Nick Cave
Australian Musician
The more information you have, the more human our heroes become and consequently the less mysterious and godlike. They need to be godlike.
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Abraham Maslow
American Psychologist
We fear to know the fearsome and unsavory aspects of ourselves, but we fear even more to know the godlike in ourselves.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
We must be careful, as we seek to become more and more godlike, that we do not become discouraged and lose hope.
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Diogenes
Greek Philosopher
It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
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Alexander Scriabin
Russian Composer
In love's godlike breathing, there's the innermost aspect of the universe.
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Francois Rabelais
French Clergyman
Believe me, 'tis a godlike thing to lend; to owe is a heroic virtue.
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Siobhan Fahey
British Musician
You put something you like on really loud, and you feel godlike.
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