1. a female deity or divine being in mythology or religion
2. a woman who is greatly admired or adored
Usage: informal

Examples

• Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare.
• The ancient Romans worshipped Venus as the goddess of love.
• Hindu temples often feature statues of various goddesses.
• She was considered a goddess of beauty in Hollywood’s golden age.
• The fashion magazine called her a goddess of style.
• Many cultures have creation myths involving a mother goddess.