Godly and Profane

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Godly adjective - Showing a devotion to God and to a life of virtue.

Usage example: a godly and humble man who will be richly rewarded in the next world

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Profane is an antonym for godly.

Nearby Words: god, godliness

Profane adjective - Not involving religion or religious matters.

Usage example: it was hard to juggle the requirements of church and our more profane duties

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Godly is an antonym for profane.

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