1
: the quality or state of being good
2
—used interjectionally or in phrases especially to express mild surprise or shock
oh, my goodness!
goodness knows
3
: the nutritious, flavorful, or beneficial part of something
Examples of goodness in a Sentence
Even if you don't agree, at least have the goodness to be polite!
a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
Recent Examples on the Web
Neroli, cocoa shell and tonka bean complete it, giving it all the gourmand goodness.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
There’s also a basic bean and cheese burrito for $5.99, and a house burrito filled with goodness for $11.99 (add $2.99 for skirt steak).
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
Start basking in the breezy goodness ahead of schedule with maxi, midi, and mini dresses.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
No, thank goodness, though the plot clearly has roots in the Satanic panic of the '80s and '90s, when the U.S. media proliferated unsubstantiated reports of Satanic rituals and abuse.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
There’s also a basic bean and cheese burrito for $5.99, and a house burrito filled with goodness for $11.99 (add $2.99 for skirt steak).
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
Start basking in the breezy goodness ahead of schedule with maxi, midi, and mini dresses.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
No, thank goodness, though the plot clearly has roots in the Satanic panic of the '80s and '90s, when the U.S. media proliferated unsubstantiated reports of Satanic rituals and abuse.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodness. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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