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God-fearing

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority.

Equivalents

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Examples

“Margie married Bill, a good, God-fearing Christian.”
“The skipper Mr. Cooke had hired at Far Harbor was a God-fearing man with a luke warm interest⟳ in his new billet and employer, and had only been prevailed upon to take⟳ charge of the yacht after the offer⟳ of an emolument equal to half a year's sea pay⟳ of an ensign in the navy.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

God-given god-like Godardesque Godardian godbearing goddammed

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