transcription, транскрипция: [ gʊdnəs ]
1.
People sometimes say ‘ goodness ’ or ‘ my goodness ’ to express surprise.
Goodness, I wonder if he knows...
My goodness, he’s earned millions in his career.
for goodness sake: see sake
thank goodness: see thank
EXCLAM [ feelings ]
2.
Goodness is the quality of being kind, helpful, and honest.
He retains a faith in human goodness.
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