Word: Goodness

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʊdnəs/

Definitions

• Noun: The quality of being good, moral excellence, or virtue. It can also refer to the inherent goodness or positive aspects of something. Example: “The goodness of his heart was evident in his actions.”

  • Food-related meaning: The state or quality of being good or beneficial, especially regarding the nutritional value or taste of food. Example: “This organic honey is full of natural goodness.”

• Interjection: An expression of surprise, bewilderment, or emphasis, often used to convey mild annoyance or frustration. Example: “Goodness gracious, how did that happen?”

Phrases

• “For goodness’ sake”: An idiomatic expression used to express impatience, frustration, or exasperation, similar to ‘for heaven’s sake.’ Example: “For goodness’ sake, hurry up!”
• “Goodness knows”: This phrase is used to indicate uncertainty or emphasize a point, implying that only a higher power could know the answer. Example: “Goodness knows when he’ll arrive.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her unwavering commitment to honesty was a testament to the depth of her goodness.”
• Food-related Noun: “Grandma’s homemade apple pie is filled with the goodness of fresh fruit and natural ingredients.”
• Interjection: “Goodness me, it’s been ages since we last spoke!”

Synonyms

• Virtue
• Morality
• Benevolence
• Kindness
• Decency (for moral goodness)
• Nutrient content
• Healthiness (for food-related goodness)