Definitions for goodness

goodness good·ness

Spelling: [goo d-nis]
IPA: /ˈgʊd nɪs/

Goodness is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 169 anagrams from letters in goodness (degnooss).

Definitions for goodness

noun

  1. the state or quality of being good.
  2. moral excellence; virtue.
  3. kindly feeling; kindness; generosity.
  4. excellence of quality:
  5. the best part of anything; essence; strength.
  6. a euphemism for God:

interjection

  1. (used in expressions of surprise, alarm, etc.):

Origin of goodness

before 900; Middle English; Old English gōdnes. See good, -ness

Examples for goodness

Our goodness was defined, in part, by our willingness to confront evil abroad backed by military force.

In a country with a constitution that values secularism, religion is still the prime indicator of morality and goodness.

He only desires that you will have the goodness to let him alone.

That goodness steered him clear of the Sex Boys, the Crazy Homicides, the Sons of Nuns, and the other gangs of East New York.

goodness knows I paid my share into the office “cursing jar” when I worked for her.

But when he speaks "truth" of Caesar he has to admit Caesar's goodness.

It is natural to goodness and innocence, but not the less is the error a disastrous one.

"I wish to goodness I could marry them both," said Viviette.

I am bound for my quarters, I came but to thank you for your goodness to me, and to bid you farewell.

But my goodness, even the air around Oxford University is studious.

Word Value for goodness
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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