GOODNESS


Meaning of GOODNESS in English

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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