God-fearing
(adjective)
- Having a strong belief in God and religious principles.
- Having a sense of reverence or respect for God.
Origin:
From the belief in and fear of god.
Examples:
- She was a god-fearing woman who went to church every Sunday.
- The community was made up of god-fearing people who lived by strict moral codes.
- He was raised in a god-fearing household and had strong religious beliefs.
- She was a god-fearing person who always followed the commandments.
- The god-fearing citizens of the town were outraged by the new law that went against their religious beliefs.