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Nymph vs Goddess - What's the difference?

nymph | goddess |

As a noun nymph

is the larva of certain insects.

As a proper noun goddess is

the single goddess of various monotheistic religions.

nymph

English

(wikipedia nymph)

Alternative forms

* nymphe (rare or archaic)

Noun

  • The larva of certain insects.
  • Any minor female deity associated with water, forests, grotto, etc.
  • A young girl, especially one who inspires lustful feelings.

    • Synonyms

    * (insect larva) instar, naiad * (attractive young woman) lolita, nymphet, nymphette

    Derived terms

    * nymphet * nymphette * nymphoid

    Related terms

    * lymph * nympho * nymphomania * nymphomaniac

    See also

    * alseid, auloniad, crinaeae, limnades, meliae, napaeae, oceanids, oreads, pegaeae * dryads, hamadryads, naiads, nereids * Hesperides

    goddess

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • (religion) A female deity.
  • (figuratively) A human female honored or adored as physically attractive or of superior charm and intelligence.

    • Derived terms

    * goddess-ship

    Hypernyms

    * deity, divinity, god * woman

    See also

    * heaven