goodness
Pronunciation: [ˈɡʊdnəs]
Word
Context: “quality”
(noun) a positive quality or virtue. Goodness means that someone is kind, honest, and does the right thing. When we talk about goodness, we're describing the nice traits in people.
Example
Her goodness shines through when she helps others.
Example
There's no goodness in cheating on a test.
Example
What acts of goodness have you seen today?
Context: “exclamation”
(noun) an expression of surprise or emotion. People often say 'goodness' when they are shocked or amazed by something.
Example
Goodness! I can't believe how fast you ran!
Example
It's not goodness to ignore the problem.
Example
Did you just say 'Goodness!' when you saw that?
Context: “health”
(noun) the nutritious or beneficial part of food. Goodness refers to the health benefits found in things we eat, like fruits and vegetables.
Example
This smoothie is packed with goodness from fresh fruits and spinach.
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This candy has no goodness; it's just sugar.
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Can you taste the goodness in these homemade cookies?
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