Goodness Definition

go͝odnĭs
noun
The state or quality of being good.
Webster's New World
The best part, essence, or valuable element of a thing.
Webster's New World

(uncountable, euphemistic) God.

Thank goodness that the war is over!
Wiktionary

(Christianity) The moral qualities which constitute Christian excellence; moral virtue.

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interjection
Used to express surprise or wonder.
For goodness' sake!
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Goodness

Noun

Singular:
goodness
Plural:
goodnesses

Origin of Goodness

  • good +‎ -ness

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Goodness Sentence Examples

  • Thank goodness someone finally settled the name problem.

  • Thank goodness I was too brainwashed to know it.

  • For goodness sake, what sort of a being are you?

  • So, do not be ungrateful, but sing His praises and thank Him for his goodness toward you.

  • Thank goodness the molar nightmare was over.

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Words Starting With

GGOGOO

Words Ending With

SSSESS

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With G8 Letter Words Ending With S