Definition of godding:
(n) :
A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.
(n) :
(figurative) Something or someone particularly revered, worshipped, idealized, admired and/or followed.
(n) :
(figurative) A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.
(n) :
An idol.
(n) :
A representation of a deity, especially a statue or statuette.
(n) :
(figurative, informal) A person who is exceptionally skilled in a particular activity.