Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊdi/

Definitions of goody

noun a piece of candy or a sweet treat

Example Sentences

A1 I found a goody bag at the party.

A2 She always keeps a stash of goodies in her desk.

B1 The goody shop sells a variety of treats and snacks.

B2 The goody box was filled with chocolates and cookies.

C1 The goody basket was overflowing with gourmet treats.

C2 The goody hamper was a luxurious gift filled with fine wines and cheeses.

adjective relating to something that is pleasing or enjoyable

Example Sentences

A1 I found a goody bag at the party.

A2 She always brings goody snacks to share with her friends.

B1 The store had a goody sale with discounts on all items.

B2 The goody box was filled with delicious treats and surprises.

C1 The goody basket was a thoughtful gift filled with luxurious items.

C2 The goody package included exclusive products from top brands.

Examples of goody in a Sentence

formal The goody bags were filled with small trinkets for the guests to take home.

informal I can't wait to dig into the goody bag and see what's inside!

slang I heard this new bakery in town has the best goodies in town.

figurative She always tries to be the goody two-shoes in the group, following all the rules.

Grammatical Forms of goody

past tense

goodied

plural

goodies

comparative

goodier

superlative

goodiest

present tense

goody

future tense

will goody

perfect tense

have goodied

continuous tense

is goodying

singular

goody

positive degree

good

infinitive

to goody

gerund

goodying

participle

goodying

Origin and Evolution of goody

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'goody' originated as a shortened form of the word 'goodwife', which was used as a title of respect for a married woman.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'goody' evolved to be used as a term of address for a woman, especially in colonial America, and later came to be used sarcastically or mockingly to refer to a woman who is overly self-righteous or prudish.