godlike

[god-lahyk]

adjective

1. like or befitting God or a god; divine.

godlike

/ ˈɡɒdˌlaɪk /

adjective

1. resembling or befitting a god or God; divine

Other Word Forms

• godlikeness noun
• ungodlike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of godlike¹

First recorded in 1505–15; god + -like

Example Sentences

With his iconic red and blue caped costume, the character is known as much for his godlike superpowers as he is for being the ultimate good guy with all-American looks and charm.

From Los Angeles Times

His global reputation, as an overgrown godlike Boy Scout spouting American ideals, for years made him less hip for modern viewers than his brooding billionaire vigilante counterpoint, Batman.

From Los Angeles Times

“I wanted this to be my Spielberg moment, building up to this godlike creep, and Nanette facing her abuser.”

From Los Angeles Times

As the camera roams the countryside, godlike and unnoticed, we hear the hag’s breath rattling on the soundtrack.

From Salon

They called for ending “this godlike power” for all presidents to come.

From Los Angeles Times