Synonyms for

Gods

Verb / gɑ:dz / Another word for gods — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gods is the plural form of the word god, which refers to a supernatural being worshipped by people.

Synonyms & similar words

idol supremebeing divinity gravenimage immortal god deity deities divinities idols icons figures immortals spirits guardians patrons lords masters deities spirits superheroes demigods heroes

Synonyms by register

Formal

deities divinities celestials

Informal

higher-ups the big guys the powers that be

Literary

Olympus dwellers immortals heavenly host

Antonyms

mortals humans people creatures beings earthlings mortals

Common collocations

  • ancient gods
  • pagan gods
  • Greek gods
  • Roman gods
  • Norse gods
  • the gods themselves
  • worship the gods
  • fear the gods

Word family

noun god
adjective godly
adverb godly

Usage note

The term 'gods' typically refers to male deities in polytheistic religions, though it can also be used generically for divine beings. 'God' is often used as a singular noun for the supreme being in monotheistic religions.

Example sentences

  1. The Egyptians believed in gods such as Ra and Anubis.
  2. The gods of Hinduism are numerous and diverse.
  3. The Norse gods include Odin and Thor.
  4. The Aztecs believed in gods such as Quetzalcoatl and Huitzilopochtli.
  5. The Mayans worshipped gods such as Kukulkan and Ixchel.

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