'goddess-like' originates from the English word 'goddess,' which is derived from the Old English 'gyden,' meaning 'female deity,' combined with the suffix '-like,' indicating resemblance.

'goddess' changed from the Old English word 'gyden' and eventually became the modern English word 'goddess.' The suffix '-like' has been used in English since the Middle Ages to denote similarity.

Initially, 'goddess' meant 'female deity,' and the suffix '-like' has consistently indicated resemblance, leading to the current meaning of 'resembling a goddess.'