Goodness - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɡʊdnəs|  American pronunciation of the word goodness
Brit.  |ˈɡʊdnəs|  British pronunciation of the word goodness

noun

- that which is pleasing or valuable or useful (syn: good)
- moral excellence or admirableness (syn: good)

Extra examples

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...

All the goodness of an egg is in the yolk.

My goodness!

Goodness knows!

The goodness and strength implicit within Pen unfold but slowly.

...my personal experience does not corroborate your faith in the essential goodness of people...

...an inexpugnable belief in the essential goodness of people...

...an unshakable belief in the essential goodness of humankind is the warp of his philosophy...

Much of the goodness has been leached from the soil by the action of continuous heavy rain.

Wisdom and goodness radiated from his face.

He likes to swagger about his goodness to people.

My goodness, you have spent a lot!

For goodness' sake stop arguing!

That bar's been closed for goodness knows how long.

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