a. [ God, n. + -ly. Cf. Godlike, Like. ] Pious; reverencing God, and his character and laws; obedient to the commands of God from love for, and reverence of, his character; conformed to God's law; devout; righteous;
For godly sorrow worketh repentance. 2 Cor. vii. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. Piously; devoutly; righteously. [ 1913 Webster ]
All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2. Tim. iii. 12. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Goodlyhead. ] Goodness. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]