godliness UK /ˈɡɒd.li.nəs/US /ˈɡɑd.li.nəs/ noun1 •The condition and quality of being godly, pious, scrupulously observant of all the teachings of one's religion, practicing virtue and avoiding sin.Nay, but he prated, And spoke such scurvy and provoking terms Against your honour That, with the little godliness I have, I did full hard forbear him. — 1603 formsgodlinesses