God Almighty
English edit
Etymology edit
A calque of Hebrew אֵל שַׁדַּי (ʼĒl Shaddạy, “God Almighty”). See also god and almighty.
Proper noun edit
Synonyms edit
- the Almighty
Interjection edit
- An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
- An exclamation of annoyance.
- (drawn, with little emphasis, last syllable held at same tone as penultimate) An expression of resignation or spite.
Usage notes edit
Use of this expression outside of religious contexts may be considered offensive or blasphemous.
Synonyms edit
- good God, Christ almighty
- (expression of surprise): See Thesaurus:wow
- (expression of annoyance):
- (expression of resignation):
Translations edit
Exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
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