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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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Allocate several large storage containers to store your festive goodies.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Other goodies on my test vehicle include a digital rearview mirror, power moonroof, center console cool box, Head-up Display (HUD), and two additional USB-C ports in the cargo area.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Here’s Where to Find It The home of the Whopper got an early start to the holiday season by launching a physical advent calendar, stocked with 12 days of holiday goodies and nostalgic Burger King memorabilia.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The fashion-forward will swoon over a trending luxury gift like this Tom Ford perfume, or velvet keepsake box that protects her jewels and goodies in her tote or luggage.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Allocate several large storage containers to store your festive goodies.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Other goodies on my test vehicle include a digital rearview mirror, power moonroof, center console cool box, Head-up Display (HUD), and two additional USB-C ports in the cargo area.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Here’s Where to Find It The home of the Whopper got an early start to the holiday season by launching a physical advent calendar, stocked with 12 days of holiday goodies and nostalgic Burger King memorabilia.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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