God willing
adv, intj
adv, intj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Barring unforeseen circumstances, it is hoped that (while generally also indicating acceptance of God's will). not-comparable, often
"God willing, we'll meet again same time next year."
Intj
- 1 If God wills it; may God will it; may God grant it; let us hope so; I hope so.
"Person A: Are you going to splurge on luxury hotel stays during your vacation? Person B: God willing!"
- 2 Alternative form of God willing. alt-of, alternative
"[…] and if, god willing, he were gay, then he'd never ever leave me for another woman."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"God willing, we'll meet again same time next year."
Etymology
Absolute construction; comparable to the phrase (if) God be willing.