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goddess

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pl: goddesses

The term carries a heavy weight of divine authority and feminine power. In religious contexts, it suggests a source of creation, fertility, or wisdom that commands absolute reverence and ritualistic worship. In contemporary social usage, the word shifts toward an expression of extreme admiration or perfection. It is often used to describe someone with an unattainable level of beauty or talent, moving the concept from a literal supernatural entity to a metaphorical ideal of human excellence.

A specific female deity in a pantheon, such as Hera or Isis.

Meanings

Noun

A female deity in a polytheistic religion.

"The ancient Greeks worshipped the goddess Athena."

Noun

A woman who is greatly admired or idealized.

"To his devoted fans, she was a pop goddess."

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