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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024good•ness /ˈgʊdnɪs/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the state or quality of being good.
- moral excellence;
virtue. - kindness;
generosity:volunteers out of the goodness of his heart.
interj. - This word is used to express surprise, alarm, etc.:"Goodness! Late again!''
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024good•ness (gŏŏd′nis),USA pronunciation n. - 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!
interj. - (used in expressions of surprise, alarm, etc.):Goodness, you gave me a start! Goodness gracious!
- bef. 900; Middle English; Old English gōdnes. See good, -ness
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged 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.See corresponding entry in Unabridged benevolence, benignity, humanity.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged worth, value.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged badness, evil.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: goodness /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ n - the state or quality of being good
- generosity; kindness
- moral excellence; piety; virtue
interj - a euphemism for God: goodness knows!, thank goodness!
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