goddess
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1 female deity (n.) B1 Intermediate Religiona female god in a religion or mythology.
a female deity worshipped within a polytheistic religious system.
ExampleAthena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and war.
ExampleThe temple was dedicated to the goddess of the harvest, where farmers would leave offerings in hopes of a fertile season.
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2 admired woman (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Informala woman who is greatly admired for being very beautiful or talented.
a woman who is idolised or adored, typically for her physical beauty, grace, or exceptional intelligence.
ExampleThe fans treated the famous singer like a goddess.
ExampleIn the golden age of Hollywood, the studio marketed her as a screen goddess to ensure her films were commercial successes.
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3 powerful woman (n.) C1 Advanced Informal Humorousa woman who has a lot of power, authority, or influence.
a woman possessing substantial authority or influence in a specific field or social circle.
ExampleIn the fashion world, the magazine editor was seen as a total goddess.
ExampleShe moved through the corporate headquarters with the confidence of a goddess, knowing her decisions could shift the entire market.
From Middle English goddesse, equivalent to god + -ess, formed about 1350. The figurative meaning is first found in Edmund Spenser's Shepheardes calender (1579). Displaced Old English gyden.