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- Dictionarygoodness/ˈɡʊdnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of being morally good or virtuous: "a belief in the basic goodness of mankind" Similar Opposite
- 2. the beneficial or nourishing element of food. Similar
exclamation
- 1. (as a substitution for ‘God’) expressing surprise, anger, etc.: "goodness knows why she didn't go herself"
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GOODNESS definition: 1. the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health: 2. the personal quality of…. Learn more.
: the quality or state of being good. 2. used interjectionally or in phrases especially to express mild surprise or shock. oh, my goodness! goodness knows. 3. : the nutritious, flavorful, or beneficial part of something. Synonyms. character. decency. honesty. integrity. morality. probity. rectitude. righteousness. rightness. uprightness. virtue.
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.
Contents. GOODNESS meaning: 1. the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health: 2. the personal quality of…. Learn more.
Goodness is the quality of being kind, helpful, and honest. He retains a faith in human goodness. Synonyms: virtue , honour , merit , integrity More Synonyms of goodness
the part of something that has a useful effect on somebody/something, especially somebody’s health. These vegetables have had all the goodness boiled out of them. Branches pruned from the trees are shredded so the goodness goes back into the soil.
IPA guide. Other forms: goodnesses. Definitions of goodness. noun. moral excellence or admirableness. synonyms: good. see more. noun. that which is pleasing or valuable or useful.
n. 1. the state or quality of being good. 2. moral excellence; virtue. 3. kindness; generosity. 4. the best or most valuable part of anything; essence. 5. a euphemism for God: Thank goodness! interj. 6. (used in expressions of surprise, alarm, etc.). [before 900]
GOODNESS definition: 1. the quality of being good: 2. something you say when you are surprised: 3. something you say…. Learn more.
A complete guide to the word "GOODNESS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
