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BNC: 4367 COCA: 5155

goodness

goodness /ˈgʊdnəs/ noun
goodness
/ˈgʊdnəs/
noun
Learner's definition of GOODNESS
[noncount]
: the quality or state of being good好的品质(或状态): such as
: the quality or state of being kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc.善良;真诚;美德
: the quality or state of being useful or effective有用成分;有效性
used to express mild surprise or shock啊呀,天哪(用于表示轻微惊讶或震惊)
◊ People use I swear to goodness, I hope to goodness, or I wish to goodness to add force to a statement.我对天发誓,我真希望(用于加强语气)

for goodness' sake

used to express surprise or annoyance看在上帝的份儿上,天哪,求求你(用于表示惊讶或气恼)

goodness knows

see 1know
BNC: 4367 COCA: 5155

goodness

noun

good·​ness ˈgu̇d-nəs How to pronounce goodness (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being good
2
used interjectionally or in phrases especially to express mild surprise or shock
oh, my goodness!goodness knows
3
: the nutritious, flavorful, or beneficial part of something

Example Sentences

Even if you don't agree, at least have the goodness to be polite! a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
Recent Examples on the Web But on last night's episode, the Emmy-winning host married a cabbage out of the goodness of his heart. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 With her own personal life and affluent lifestyle as a living witness, Scott showcases the goodness of having a personal relationship with the Lord through her social media. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 26 July 2022 The country is increasingly dependent on the goodness of others, donors, lenders — really any person or institution with the funds to help. New York Times, 19 July 2022 The country is increasingly dependent on the goodness of others, donors, lenders — really any person or institution with the funds to help. BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 This more radical line of thinking isn’t about managing burnout, nor do its solutions rely upon employers improving working conditions out of the goodness of their hearts. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 18 July 2022 Men were sinful, and the goodness of women was the essential bulwark against the corruption of the world. Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 16 July 2022 Kamala shrugs off the notion of labels at the end of the series, content in the goodness that comes from efforts as New Jersey’s very own superhero. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 July 2022 He is beloved by us for his goodness and admired for his mastery. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 20 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goodness was before the 12th century
BNC: 4367 COCA: 5155

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