god|damned /gɒ dæmd/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] Goddamned means the same as goddamn . This use could cause offence. [INFORMAL ]
god|daughter /gɒ ddɔːtə r / (goddaughters ) also god-daughter N‑COUNT [usu with poss] A goddaughter is a female godchild.
god|dess /gɒ des/ (goddesses ) N‑COUNT In many religions, a goddess is a female spirit or being that is believed to have power over a particular part of the world or nature. □ …Diana, the goddess of war.
god|father /gɒ dfɑːðə r / (godfathers )
1 N‑COUNT A godfather is a male godparent.
2 N‑COUNT A powerful man who is at the head of a criminal organization is sometimes referred to as a godfather . □ …the feared godfather of the Mafia.
3 N‑COUNT You can refer to a man who started or developed something such as a style of music as the godfather of that thing. [JOURNALISM ] □ [+ of ] …the godfather of soul, James Brown.
Go d-fearing ADJ [usu ADJ n] A God-fearing person is religious and behaves according to the moral rules of their religion. □ They brought up their children to be God-fearing Christians.
god|forsaken /gɒ dfə r se I k ə n/ also God-forsaken ADJ [ADJ n] If you say that somewhere is a godforsaken place, you dislike it a lot because you find it very boring and depressing. [DISAPPROVAL ] □ I don't want to stay here, in this job and in this God-forsaken country.
God|head /gɒ dhed/ N‑SING The Godhead is the essential nature of God.
god|less /gɒ dləs/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] If you say that a person or group of people is godless , you disapprove of them because they do not believe in God. [DISAPPROVAL ] □ …a godless and alienated society. ● god|less|ness N‑UNCOUNT □ …his assaults on the godlessness of America.
god|like /gɒ dla I k/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] A godlike person or a person with godlike qualities is admired or respected very much as if he or she were perfect. □ His energy and talent elevate him to godlike status. □ They were godlike in their wisdom and compassion.
god|li|ness /gɒ dlinəs/
1 N‑UNCOUNT Godliness is the quality of being godly.
2 PHRASE If someone says that cleanliness is next to godliness , they are referring to the idea that people have a moral duty to keep themselves and their homes clean.
god|ly /gɒ dli/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] A godly person is someone who is deeply religious and shows obedience to the rules of their religion. □ …a learned and godly preacher.
god|mother /gɒ dmʌðə r / (godmothers ) N‑COUNT [usu with poss] A godmother is a female godparent.
god|parent /gɒ dpeərənt/ (godparents ) N‑COUNT [usu with poss] In the Christian religion, if you are the godparent of a younger person, you promise to help bring them up in the Christian faith.
god|send /gɒ dsend/ N‑SING If you describe something as a godsend , you are emphasizing that it helps you very much. [EMPHASIS ] □ Pharmacists are a godsend when you don't feel sick enough to call the doctor.
god|son /gɒ dsʌn/ (godsons ) N‑COUNT [usu with poss] A godson is a male godchild.
God|speed /gɒ dspiː d/ also godspeed CONVENTION The term Godspeed is sometimes used in order to wish someone success and safety, especially if they are about to go on a long and dangerous journey. [FORMAL ] □ I know you will join me in wishing them Godspeed.
-goer /-goʊə r / (-goers ) COMB -goer is added to words such as 'theatre', 'church', and 'film' to form nouns which describe people who regularly go to that type of place or event. □ They are regular church-goers. □ …excited party-goers.
go|fer /goʊ fə r / (gofers ) N‑COUNT A gofer is a person whose job is to do simple and rather boring tasks for someone. [INFORMAL ]
go -ge tter (go-getters ) N‑COUNT If someone is a go-getter , they are very energetic and eager to succeed. [APPROVAL ]
gog|gle /gɒ g ə l/ (goggles , goggling , goggled )
1 VERB If you goggle at something, you stare at it with your eyes wide open, usually because you are surprised by it. □ [V + at ] She goggled at me. □ [V ] He goggled in bewilderment.
2 N‑PLURAL [oft a pair of N ] Goggles are large glasses that fit closely to your face around your eyes to protect them from such things as water, wind, or dust.
go ggle-e yed
1 ADJ [ADJ n, ADJ after v, v-link ADJ ] If you say that someone is goggle-eyed , you mean that they are very surprised or interested by something. □ Johnson stared goggle-eyed at Kravis' sumptuous quarters.
2 ADJ If you say that someone is goggle-eyed , you mean they watch television a lot. [BRIT , INFORMAL , DISAPPROVAL ]
go -go
1 ADJ [ADJ n] A go-go dancer is a young woman whose job involves dancing to pop music in nightclubs wearing very few clothes.
2 ADJ [ADJ n] A go-go period of time is a time when people make a lot of money and businesses are growing. A go-go company is very energetic and is growing fast. [mainly AM , BUSINESS ] □ …the economic go-go years of the mid-2000s. □ …a go-go business with pre-tax profits forecast to climb to £200m.
going ◆◆◆ /goʊ I ŋ/
1 PHRASE If you say that something is going to happen, you mean that it will happen in the future, usually quite soon. □ I think it's going to be successful. □ You're going to enjoy this. □ I'm going to have to tell him the truth. □ Are they going to be alright?
2 PHRASE You say that you are going to do something to express your intention or determination to do it. □ I'm going to go to bed. □ He announced that he's going to resign. □ I was not going to compromise.