archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station
—used as a title preceding a surname
variants
or goodie
plural goodies
1
: something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirable
2
chiefly British
: one that is good
especially
: an opponent of the villain (as in a motion picture)
Synonyms
Examples of goody in a Sentence
Noun (2)
couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The Target early Black Friday sale will run Nov. 7-9, giving you much more time to shop around for gifts and goodies for all your favorite people.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
In October, our team indulged in a mix of oldies but goodies and new eateries.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Guests can stay in the Land of Oz while earning Hilton Honors points and enjoying special surprises during their stay (like special makeup products, a backpack and other take-home goodies), including tickets to see the movie in theaters.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Check out the rest of their top picks below, including decor and even more giftable goodies.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
The Target early Black Friday sale will run Nov. 7-9, giving you much more time to shop around for gifts and goodies for all your favorite people.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
In October, our team indulged in a mix of oldies but goodies and new eateries.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Guests can stay in the Land of Oz while earning Hilton Honors points and enjoying special surprises during their stay (like special makeup products, a backpack and other take-home goodies), including tickets to see the movie in theaters.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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