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   goodness

   /ˈɡʊdnəs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being morally good or virtuous: "a belief in the basic goodness of mankind" Similar virtuevirtuousnessgoodrighteousnessmoralityethicalnessuprightnessupstandingnessintegrityprincipledignityrectituderightnesshonestytruthtruthfulnesshonourablenesshonourabilityhonourincorruptibilityprobityproprietydecencyrespectabilitynobilitynobility of soul/spiritnoblenessworthinessworthmerittrustworthinessmeritoriousnessirreproachablenessblamelessnesspuritypurenesslack of corruptionjusticejustnessfairnessequityequitablenessimpartialitylawfulnesslegalitykindnesskindlinesskind-heartednesswarm-heartednesstender-heartednesshumanenesshumanitymildnessbenevolencebenignitytendernesswarmthmotherlinessfatherlinessaffectionlovingnesslovegoodwillsympathycompassioncareconcernunderstandingtolerancepatienceindulgencegenerositycharitycharitablenessleniencyclemencyforbearancemagnanimityhelpfulnessconsideratenessthoughtfulnessconsiderationnicenesscourtesypolitenessdecencygraciousnessneighbourlinesspleasantnesspublic-spiritednessfriendlinessgenialitycongenialityamiabilitycordialityOpposite wickednessmeanness
   • 2. the beneficial or nourishing element of food. Similar nutritional valuenutritionnutrientswholesomenessnourishmentrare:nutriment

   exclamation

   • 1. (as a substitution for ‘God’) expressing surprise, anger, etc.: "goodness knows why she didn't go herself"

   Word Origin Old Englishgōdnes (see good, -ness).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOODNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   Jun 2, 2012 · The meaning of GOODNESS is the quality or state of being good. How to use goodness in a sentence. the quality or state of being good; —used interjectionally or in phrases especially to express mild surprise or shock…

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   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.

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   Contents. GOODNESS meaning: 1. the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health: 2. the personal quality of…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGOODNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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 ...

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   /ˈgʊdnəs/ /ˈgʊdnɪs/ 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. synonyms: good. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈgʊdnəs/ UK. /ˈgʊdnɪs/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Goodness."

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   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]

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGOODNESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   GOODNESS definition: 1. the quality of being good: 2. something you say when you are surprised: 3. something you say…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishgoodness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of goodness noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Definitions of 'goodness' 1. People sometimes say ` goodness ' or ` my goodness ' to express surprise. [feelings] [...] 2. for goodness' sake. 3. thank goodness. More. Synonyms of 'goodness' • virtue, honour, merit [...] • excellence, value, quality [...] • nutrition, benefit, advantage [...] More. Collocations with the word 'goodness'