goodness

[ good-nis ]

/ ˈgʊd nɪs /

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noun

the state or quality of being good.

moral excellence; virtue.

kindly feeling; kindness; generosity.

excellence of quality: goodness of workmanship.

the best part of anything; essence; strength.

a euphemism for God: Thank goodness!

interjection

(used in expressions of surprise, alarm, etc.): Goodness, you gave me a start! Goodness gracious!

Origin of goodness

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English gōdnes. See good, -ness

SYNONYMS FOR goodness

2 integrity, honesty, uprightness, probity.

3 benevolence, benignity, humanity.

4 worth, value.

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ANTONYMS FOR goodness

1 badness, evil.

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synonym study for goodness

2. 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.

OTHER WORDS FROM goodness

su·per·good·ness, noun

Words nearby goodness

good morrow, good nature, good-natured, good-neighbor, Good Neighbor Policy, goodness, goodness gracious, goodness knows, goodness of fit, good news, good night

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Example sentences from the Web for goodness

Thank goodness that we have this private-sector expertise that we want to shape into a global public good that gets to everybody on the planet.
‘There’s been some cracks:’ Bill Gates questions FDA’s credibility on a COVID-19 vaccine|Claire Zillman, reporter|September 16, 2020|Fortune
Plato thought that before birth we resided in the world of “the Forms,” together with numbers, universals, and goodness itself.
The Universe Knows Right from Wrong - Issue 89: The Dark Side|Philip Goff|September 9, 2020|Nautilus
We’re all bogged down and floundering, questioning our own goodness while we arch our eyebrows at our friends and argue over whose patch of muck is really solid ground.
Every Decision Is A Risk. Every Risk Is A Decision.|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)|July 21, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
We’re capable of great evil in some cases, but we’re also capable of great goodness.
5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Ep. 334 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|January 9, 2020|Freakonomics

So they don’t want to actually confront the United States Navy, for goodness sake.
Speak Softly and Carry Big Data (Ep. 395)|Stephen J. Dubner|October 31, 2019|Freakonomics
But my goodness, even the air around Oxford University is studious.
Biking With the Bard|Kara Cutruzzula|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That goodness steered him clear of the Sex Boys, the Crazy Homicides, the Sons of Nuns, and the other gangs of East New York.
In The Shadow of Murdered Cops|Michael Daly|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a country with a constitution that values secularism, religion is still the prime indicator of morality and goodness.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Our goodness was defined, in part, by our willingness to confront evil abroad backed by military force.
How Obama's Shallow Worldview Failed Us|Stuart Stevens|August 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Goodness knows I paid my share into the office “cursing jar” when I worked for her.
A Letter of Thanks to Michelle Rhee|Dmitri Mehlhorn|August 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Two are better than one," saith He, Who knoweth what is best, and from Whom alone every thing hath the goodness it hath.
The Covenants And The Covenanters|Various
We ought not to seek after greatness, but after goodness and saintliness.
The Religious Spirit of the Slavs (1916)|Nikolai Velimirovic
I am making you wretched, and you are an angel of goodness!'
Lover or Friend|Rosa Nouchette Carey
All goodness or holiness is some one's goodness or holiness (as health is).
A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4)|Richard Baxter
To —— the goodness of God to (with) our rebellion will tend to make us humble and thankful.
Practical Exercises in English|Huber Gray Buehler

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!

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with goodness

goodness

In addition to the idioms beginning with goodness

goodness gracious
goodness knows

also see:

for the sake of

, def. 3; god (goodness) knowshonest to god (goodness)my god (goodness.

单词	goodness
释义	goodness [ good-nis ] / ˈgʊd nɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR goodness ON THESAURUS.COM noun the state or quality of being good. moral excellence; virtue. kindly feeling; kindness; generosity. excellence of quality: goodness of workmanship. the best part of anything; essence; strength. a euphemism for God: Thank goodness! interjection (used in expressions of surprise, alarm, etc.): Goodness, you gave me a start! Goodness gracious! Origin of goodness First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English gōdnes. See good, -ness SYNONYMS FOR goodness 2 integrity, honesty, uprightness, probity. 3 benevolence, benignity, humanity. 4 worth, value. SEE SYNONYMS FOR goodness ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR goodness 1 badness, evil. SEE ANTONYMS FOR goodness ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for goodness 2. 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. OTHER WORDS FROM goodness su·per·good·ness, noun Words nearby goodness good morrow, good nature, good-natured, good-neighbor, Good Neighbor Policy, goodness, goodness gracious, goodness knows, goodness of fit, good news, good night Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for goodness Thank goodness that we have this private-sector expertise that we want to shape into a global public good that gets to everybody on the planet. ‘There’s been some cracks:’ Bill Gates questions FDA’s credibility on a COVID-19 vaccine\|Claire Zillman, reporter\|September 16, 2020\|Fortune Plato thought that before birth we resided in the world of “the Forms,” together with numbers, universals, and goodness itself. The Universe Knows Right from Wrong - Issue 89: The Dark Side\|Philip Goff\|September 9, 2020\|Nautilus We’re all bogged down and floundering, questioning our own goodness while we arch our eyebrows at our friends and argue over whose patch of muck is really solid ground. Every Decision Is A Risk. Every Risk Is A Decision.\|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)\|July 21, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight We’re capable of great evil in some cases, but we’re also capable of great goodness. 5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Ep. 334 Rebroadcast)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|January 9, 2020\|Freakonomics So they don’t want to actually confront the United States Navy, for goodness sake. Speak Softly and Carry Big Data (Ep. 395)\|Stephen J. Dubner\|October 31, 2019\|Freakonomics But my goodness, even the air around Oxford University is studious. Biking With the Bard\|Kara Cutruzzula\|December 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That goodness steered him clear of the Sex Boys, the Crazy Homicides, the Sons of Nuns, and the other gangs of East New York. In The Shadow of Murdered Cops\|Michael Daly\|December 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In a country with a constitution that values secularism, religion is still the prime indicator of morality and goodness. The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism\|Regina Lizik\|November 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Our goodness was defined, in part, by our willingness to confront evil abroad backed by military force. How Obama's Shallow Worldview Failed Us\|Stuart Stevens\|August 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Goodness knows I paid my share into the office “cursing jar” when I worked for her. A Letter of Thanks to Michelle Rhee\|Dmitri Mehlhorn\|August 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST "Two are better than one," saith He, Who knoweth what is best, and from Whom alone every thing hath the goodness it hath. The Covenants And The Covenanters\|Various We ought not to seek after greatness, but after goodness and saintliness. The Religious Spirit of the Slavs (1916)\|Nikolai Velimirovic I am making you wretched, and you are an angel of goodness!' Lover or Friend\|Rosa Nouchette Carey All goodness or holiness is some one's goodness or holiness (as health is). A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4)\|Richard Baxter To —— the goodness of God to (with) our rebellion will tend to make us humble and thankful. Practical Exercises in English\|Huber Gray Buehler 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! Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with goodness goodness In addition to the idioms beginning with goodness goodness gracious goodness knows also see: for the sake of , def. 3; god (goodness) knowshonest to god (goodness)my god (goodness. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to goodness mercy, righteousness, honesty, friendliness, generosity, superiority, virtue, good will, rightness, kindness, integrity, grace, morality, graciousness, kindliness, advantage, kindheartedness, probity, nourishment, beneficence
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goodness

noun

interjection

Origin of goodness

SYNONYMS FOR goodness

ANTONYMS FOR goodness

synonym study for goodness

OTHER WORDS FROM goodness

Words nearby goodness

Example sentences from the Web for goodness

British Dictionary definitions for goodness

noun

interjection

Idioms and Phrases with goodness

Words related to goodness