God Almighty
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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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