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goodnessThe quality of being morally good or virtuous. It can also express surprise or emphasis.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The quality of being morally good or virtuous. It can also express surprise or emphasis.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʊd.nəs/

Korean meaning: 선함, 미덕; 놀라움을 표현할 때도 사용

Korean pronunciation: 굿-니스 (강세: 굿)

Example Sentences

  • Thank goodness it's Friday! I thought this week would never end.
  • She donated money out of the goodness of her heart, not for fame.
  • Goodness me! You scared me half to death jumping out like that!

goodness

NOUN

//ˈɡʊd.nəs//

The quality of being morally good or virtuous. It can also express surprise or emphasis.

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💡 Concept

The quality of being morally good or virtuous. It can also express surprise or emphasis.

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🎵 Rhyme

Goodness conquers darkness, turning starkness into warmth!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡʊd.nəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootgood
Suffix--ness

Origin

From Old English 'gōdnes', combining the word 'good' with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'. This ancient formation literally meant 'the quality or state of being good'.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Thank goodness it's Friday! I thought this week would never end.

She donated money out of the goodness of her heart, not for fame.

😄 Fun example

Goodness me! You scared me half to death jumping out like that!

This organic juice retains all the goodness of fresh fruits.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

virtuekindnessmoralityrighteousnessbenevolence

Antonyms

evilwickedness