Sekirov Dictionary

goodness

/ˈɡʊdnəs/

noun 4
exclamation 1
forms 1
phrases 4

noun4

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The state or characteristic of being good.
- There is some soule of goodnesse in things euill, / VVould men obseruingly 'distill it out. — 1599
•
The moral qualities which constitute Christian excellence; moral virtue.
- But the fruit of the spirit is loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith, / Meekenesse, temperance: against such there is no law. — 1611
•
(euphemistic) a word said instead of "God", often to show surprise, anger or other strong feelings
- Thank goodness that the war is over!
The good, nutritional, healthy part or content of something.

exclamation1

Clipping of goodness me or various similar exclamations such as goodness gracious.

forms

goodnesses

Phrases with goodness

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