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- Dictionarygoodness/ˈɡʊdnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of being morally good or virtuous: "a belief in the basic goodness of mankind" Similar Opposite
- 2. the beneficial or nourishing element of food. Similar
exclamation
- 1. (as a substitution for ‘God’) expressing surprise, anger, etc.: "goodness knows why she didn't go herself"
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the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health: Don't cook vegetables for too long - they'll lose all their goodness. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Diets & dieting. caloric. calorie-controlled. carb-free. clean eating. cleanse. detox. diabetic. functional food. keto diet. ketogenic diet. lacto-ovo vegetarian.
Jun 2, 2012 · The meaning of GOODNESS is the quality or state of being good. How to use goodness in a sentence.
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.
the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health: Don't cook vegetables for too long - they'll lose all their goodness. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Diets & dieting. caloric. calorie-controlled. carb-free. clean eating. cleanse. detox. diabetic. functional food. keto diet. ketogenic diet. lacto-ovo vegetarian.
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 ...
noun. uk / ˈɡʊdnəs / us. Add to word list. [ U ] the quality of being good: She believes in the goodness of human nature. my goodness informal. something you say when you are surprised: My goodness, he's a big baby, isn't he? thank goodness informal. something you say when you are happy because something bad did not happen:
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]
/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."
GOODNESS meaning: 1 : the quality or state of being good: such as; 2 : the quality or state of being kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc.
Definition of goodness noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
