goodness
[ good-nis ]
/ ˈgʊd nɪs /
noun
interjection
(used in expressions of surprise, alarm, etc.): Goodness, you gave me a start! Goodness gracious!
SYNONYMS FOR goodness
2
integrity,
honesty,
uprightness,
probity.
Goodness,
morality,
virtue refer to qualities of character or conduct that entitle the possessor to approval and esteem.
Goodness is the simple word for the general quality recognized in character or conduct:
Many could tell of her goodness and kindness.
Morality implies conformity to the recognized standards of right conduct:
a citizen of the highest morality.
Virtue is a rather formal word, and suggests usually
goodness that is consciously or steadily maintained, often in spite of temptations or evil influences:
of unassailable virtue; firm and of unwavering virtue.
3 benevolence, benignity, humanity.
4 worth, value.
OTHER WORDS FROM goodness
su·per·good·ness, nounWords nearby goodness
Example sentences from the Web for goodness
British Dictionary definitions for goodness
goodness
/ (ˈɡʊdnɪs) /
noun
the state or quality of being good
generosity; kindness
moral excellence; piety; virtue
interjection
a euphemism for God goodness knows!; thank goodness!
Idioms and Phrases with goodness
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