Cool MateMeaning of Goodness
the quality of being good
In simple words: The quality of being good or kind.
Goodness in a sentence
- He believed in the fundamental goodness of people despite the hardships.
- Goodness shone through his actions when he helped the homeless.
- Surprisingly, the dish had a surprising amount of goodness to its flavor.
- Oh goodness! I didn’t expect to see you here today.
- By goodness, that was an incredible performance by the young athlete.
How to use Goodness
Used in both spoken and written English. Common in expressions of surprise or emphasis ('Oh goodness!'). Not typically used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'good' and add 'ness' to it, like goodness means more good.
Related words
Collocations with Goodness
- goodness gracious
- goodness me
- the goodness of humanity
Opposites of Goodness
- wickedness
- evil
- badness
Common mistakes with Goodness
- Confused with 'goodness' vs 'goodness gracious'.
- Omitting the 'ness' when forming the word.
- Using it in a formal context where a more specific term would be appropriate.
Goodness appears in
Goodness in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طيبة، صلاح، خير
صفة كون الشخص جيدًا أو طيبًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভালোত্ব
ভালো বা দয়ালু হওয়ার গুণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Güte
Die Eigenschaft, gut oder freundlich zu sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Bondad
La cualidad de ser bueno o amable.
- Persianفارسی
خوبی
کیفیت خوب یا مهربان بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Bonté, Bienveillance
La qualité d'être bon ou gentil.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भलाई
अच्छा या दयालु होने की गुणवत्ता।
- ItalianItaliano
Bontà
La qualità di essere buono o gentile.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bondade
A qualidade de ser bom ou gentil.
- RussianРусский
Доброта, Благость
Качество быть хорошим или добрым.
- Urduاردو
بھلائی، اچھائی
اچھے یا مہربان ہونے کی خوبی۔
- Chinese中文
善良, 美德, 好吃
善良或美好的品质；（食物的）美味。
More words like Goodness
- Virtue
- Morality
- Goodwill
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Frequently asked questions about Goodness
What does Goodness mean?
The quality of being good or kind.
What is the definition of Goodness?
the quality of being good
How do you use Goodness in a sentence?
The goodness of her character was evident in the way she treated others.
Can you give another example of Goodness?
He believed in the fundamental goodness of people despite the hardships.
What are synonyms for Goodness?
Common alternatives include kindness, virtue, morality, goodwill, benevolence.
What is the opposite of Goodness?
Opposite meanings include wickedness, evil, badness.
What words go with Goodness?
It commonly pairs with goodness gracious, goodness me, the goodness of humanity.
What are common mistakes when using Goodness?
Confused with 'goodness' vs 'goodness gracious'. Omitting the 'ness' when forming the word. Using it in a formal context where a more specific term would be appropriate.
How do you pronounce Goodness?
US: /["/ˈɡʊdnəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡʊdnəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Goodness?
Used in both spoken and written English. Common in expressions of surprise or emphasis ('Oh goodness!'). Not typically used in formal writing.
What CEFR level is Goodness?
"Goodness" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.