goodness
good·ness
noun \ˈgu̇d-nəs\Definition of GOODNESS
1
: 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
See Examples of GOODNESS
- Even if you don't agree, at least have the goodness to be polite!
- <a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives>
First Known Use of GOODNESS
before 12th century
Related to GOODNESS
Synonyms: character, decency, morality, honesty, integrity, probity, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness
Related Words: high-mindedness, honor, incorruptibility, irreproachability, irreproachableness, right-mindedness, scrupulosity, scrupulousness; appropriateness, correctness, decorousness, decorum, etiquette, fitness, propriety, seemliness; ethics, morals
Near Antonyms: impropriety, indecency, indecorum, indiscretion; debauchery, degeneracy, degradation, depravity, perversion, pervertedness, sinfulness; crookedness, dishonesty, underhandedness, unscrupulousness; lowness, meanness, viciousness, vileness; corruption
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