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
Examples of goodness in a Sentence
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
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Because the goodness didn’t stop there.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Even more goodness to check out!
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Sauvignon Blanc – The Zesty One For those who like their wines fresh, zippy, and full of citrusy goodness, Sauvignon Blanc is the way to go.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The finished beer delivers rich creamy goodness topped with notes of roasted coffee and hints of milk chocolate, all without being too sweet.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Even more goodness to check out!
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Sauvignon Blanc – The Zesty One For those who like their wines fresh, zippy, and full of citrusy goodness, Sauvignon Blanc is the way to go.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The finished beer delivers rich creamy goodness topped with notes of roasted coffee and hints of milk chocolate, all without being too sweet.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodness
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodness. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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