GODS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GODS?

Need another word that means the same as “gods”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “gods” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Gods” are: graven image, idol, deity, divinity, immortal

Gods as a Noun

Definitions of "Gods" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “gods” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people.
• Any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force.
• A material effigy that is worshipped.
• The supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions.

Synonyms of "Gods" as a noun (5 Words)

deity	A god or goddess (in a polytheistic religion. A deity of ancient Greece.
divinity	The rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth. Ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs.
graven image	The set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined.
idol	A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered. A soccer idol.
immortal	An immortal being especially a god of ancient Greece or Rome. He will always be one of the immortals of soccer.

Usage Examples of "Gods" as a noun

• Money was his god.
• He was a god among men.

Associations of "Gods" (30 Words)

almighty	A name or title for God. I swear by almighty God.
atheist	A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. He is a committed atheist.
atheistic	Disbelieving or lacking belief in the existence of God. Atheistic scientists.
church	Take a woman who has recently given birth to church for a service of thanksgiving. The separation of church and state.
deist	Of or relating to deism.
deity	Divine status, quality, or nature. A ruler driven by delusions of deity.
divine	Resulting from divine providence. Heroes with divine powers.
divinity	A divine being; a god or goddess. Ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs.
ecumenism	The doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity.
gentile	A person who is not Jewish. Christians refer to themselves as gentiles.
heathen	Relating to heathens. Heathen practices.
heavenly	Relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven. Heavenly constellations.
heresy	Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. The heresy of being uncommitted to the right political dogma.
heretic	A person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church.
heretical	Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards. A heretical theologian.
heterodox	Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards. Heterodox views.
holy	Belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power. Saints and holy men.
idol	A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered. A soccer idol.
infidel	A person who does not acknowledge your god. The infidel foe.
irreligious	Indifferent or hostile to religion, or having no religious beliefs. An irreligious man.
liturgy	A religious service conducted according to a liturgy. The Church of England liturgy.
monotheism	Belief in a single God.
orison	Reverent petition to a deity.
pagan	Relating to pagans or their beliefs. A Muslim majority had to live in close proximity to large communities of Christians and pagans.
pantheon	A group of particularly respected, famous, or important people. The deities of the Hindu pantheon.
pray	Address a deity a prophet a saint or an object of worship say a prayer. Ladies and gentlemen pray be seated.
religion	An institution to express belief in a divine power. Consumerism is the new religion.
religious	A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience. Religious houses were built on ancient pagan sites.
theism	The doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods. There are many different forms of theism.
worship	The activity of worshipping. They worship in the traditional manner.