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goodness

Pronunciation: [ˈɡʊdnəs]

Word

Learn how to use goodness in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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!

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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.

Example

This candy has no goodness; it's just sugar.

Example

Can you taste the goodness in these homemade cookies?

How to pronounce goodness

Pronunciation: [ˈɡʊdnəs]

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