Meaning of God-fearing | Babel Free
Definitions
Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority.
Equivalents
עברית
תמים
हिन्दी
बाख़ुदा
Magyar
istenfélő
Italiano
timorato di Dio
Македонски
богобојазлив
Nederlands
godvrezend
Svenska
gudfruktig
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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