1. a female being with partial divine status; a woman who is part god and part human
Usage: mythology
2. a woman who is greatly admired or revered
Usage: figurative

Examples

• In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was considered a demigoddess, born from the union of Zeus and a mortal woman.
• The ancient tales spoke of a demigoddess who could control the tides.
• Fans treated the pop star like a demigoddess, worshipping her every move.
• The demigoddess possessed both human emotions and divine powers.
• She was revered as a demigoddess by her devoted followers.
• The story featured a demigoddess struggling between her mortal and divine nature.