Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊdnəs/
noun the quality of being good; moral excellence; virtue
A1 Oh goodness, I forgot my keys at home!
A2 The goodness of fresh fruit is undeniable.
B1 His goodness towards others is what makes him a great leader.
B2 The goodness of her heart shone through in everything she did.
C1 The goodness of humanity can be seen in acts of kindness and compassion.
C2 The sheer goodness of the world can sometimes be overshadowed by negativity.
interjection used to express surprise or emphasis
A1 Goodness, that was a close call!
A2 Goodness me, I forgot to bring my umbrella.
B1 Goodness gracious, I can't believe I won the lottery!
B2 Goodness, the view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.
C1 Goodness, I never expected to see you here.
C2 Goodness, what an incredible performance by the orchestra!
formal The goodness of the new policy is evident in the positive impact it has had on the community.
informal Oh goodness, I can't believe I forgot to bring my lunch to work today!
slang Goodness gracious, that party was lit last night!
figurative The goodness of her heart shone through in her selfless actions towards those in need.
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