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   good·ness

   /ˈɡo͝odnəs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being morally good or virtuous: "a belief in the basic goodness of mankind" Similar virtuevirtuousnessgoodrighteousnessmoralityethicalnessuprightnessupstandingnessintegrityprincipledignityrectituderightnesshonestytruthtruthfulnesshonorablenesshonorabilityhonorincorruptibilityprobityproprietydecencyrespectabilitynobilitynobility of soul/spiritnoblenessworthinessworthmerittrustworthinessmeritoriousnessirreproachablenessblamelessnesspuritypurenesslack of corruptionjusticejustnessfairnessequityequitablenessimpartialitylawfulnesslegalitykindnesskindlinesskind-heartednesswarm-heartednesstender-heartednesshumanenesshumanitymildnessbenevolencebenignitytendernesswarmthmotherlinessfatherlinessaffectionlovingnesslovegoodwillsympathycompassioncareconcernunderstandingtolerancepatienceindulgencegenerositycharitycharitablenessleniencyclemencyforbearancemagnanimityhelpfulnessconsideratenessthoughtfulnessconsiderationnicenesscourtesypolitenessdecencygraciousnessneighborlinesspleasantnesspublic-spiritednessfriendlinessgenialitycongenialityamiabilitycordialityOpposite wickednessmeanness
   • 2. the beneficial or nourishing element of food. Similar nutritional valuenutritionnutrientswholesomenessnourishmentrare:nutriment

   exclamation

   • 1. (as a substitution for “God”) expressing surprise, anger, etc.: "goodness knows why she didn't go herself"

   Word Origin Old Englishgōdnes (see good, -ness).

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   The meaning of GOODNESS is the quality or state of being good. How to use goodness in a sentence.

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   Goodness is the simple word for the general quality recognized in character or conduct: Many could tell of her goodness and kindness. Morality implies conformity to the recognized standards of right conduct: a citizen of the highest morality.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOODNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health: Don't cook vegetables for too long - they'll lose all their goodness. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Diets & dieting. caloric. calorie-controlled. carb-free. clean eating. cleanse. detox. diabetic. functional food. keto diet. ketogenic diet. lacto-ovo vegetarian.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGOODNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   goodness is the simple word for the general quality recognized in character or conduct: Many could tell of her goodness and kindness. morality implies conformity to the recognized standards of right conduct: a citizen of the highest morality. virtue is a rather formal word, and suggests usually goodness that is consciously or steadily ...

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   Contents. GOODNESS meaning: 1. the part of something, especially of food, that is good for health: 2. the personal quality of…. Learn more.

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   1. the state or quality of being good. 2. moral excellence; virtue. 3. kindness; generosity. 4. the best or most valuable part of anything; essence. 5. a euphemism for God: Thank goodness! interj. 6. (used in expressions of surprise, alarm, etc.). [before 900]

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGOODNESS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   used when you are annoyed or when you want something to happen quickly: For goodness sake, come in out of the rain. (Definition of goodness from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of goodness. in Chinese (Traditional) 健康, （尤指食物中的）營養，養分，精華, 性格… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 健康, （尤指食物中的）营养，养分，精华, 性格…

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishgoodness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of goodness noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    IPA guide. Other forms: goodnesses. Definitions of goodness. noun. moral excellence or admirableness. synonyms: good. see more. noun. that which is pleasing or valuable or useful.

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    GOODNESS meaning: 1 : the quality or state of being good: such as; 2 : the quality or state of being kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc.