Word
godlike
Phoneticsgod·like
UK/ɡˈɒdlaɪk/
Definition
adj. like a god in power or beauty — far above normal people. You use it for someone who seems perfect, all-powerful, or impossible to question.
adj. possessing qualities associated with a deity, such as supreme power, beauty, or wisdom. Often implies distance from ordinary human limits or faults.
Examples
“Fans treat the young star like a godlike hero.”
“After the surgery saved her child, she saw the doctor as godlike for a moment.”
“The emperor cultivated a godlike image in statues and coins, presenting himself as distant, flawless, and beyond criticism.”
Examples
simple
“Fans treat the young star like a godlike hero.”
contextual
“After the surgery saved her child, she saw the doctor as godlike for a moment.”
complex
“The emperor cultivated a godlike image in statues and coins, presenting himself as distant, flawless, and beyond criticism.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “godlike” in context.
Verb
01. appear godlike
“On stage in white robes, the singer appeared godlike to the crowd.”
verb + adj
02. look godlike
“Photographed against the sky, the athlete looked godlike and invincible.”
verb + adj
03. portray as godlike
“The film portrays the emperor as godlike, cold and untouchable.”
verb + as + adj
04. regard as godlike
“His staff regarded the founder as godlike and never questioned him.”
verb + as + adj
Adjective
05. almost godlike
“With his unbeaten record, the champion seemed almost godlike to young fans.”
adv + adj
Noun
06. godlike beauty
“Poets praised her godlike beauty as beyond mortal comparison.”
adj + noun
07. godlike figure
“A tall, godlike figure dominated the posters for the opera.”
adj + noun
08. godlike power
“The dictator wielded godlike power over the media and courts.”
adj + noun
09. godlike status
“Victory gave the team a godlike status in their hometown.”
adj + noun
10. a godlike power over nature
“The novel imagines scientists with a godlike power over nature.”
11. elevated to godlike status
“After the World Cup win, he was elevated to godlike status.”
12. seem almost godlike to fans
“After three titles in a row, he seemed almost godlike to fans.”
Real-World Examples
“Mao, who was long regarded as a godlike figure beyond criticism, came under attack in a 35,000-word statement Excerpts from statement, page A12.” “The real problem of humanity is the following: We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and godlike technology.” Etymology
From god + -like.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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