goodness

Definition

  • noun: the quality or state of being good
  • used to express mild surprise or shock
  • synonyms: excellence, virtue, kindness

Examples

  • She agreed to help him 'out of the goodness of her heart'. [=because she is a kind and generous person]

  • He finally got a raise. 'Goodness knows' he deserved one. [=he certainly deserved one]

  • If you cook the vegetables too long, they'll lose all their (natural) 'goodness'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) And... (GRUNTS) Erik. These. Yeah. Those. Thank goodness. Erik. Yes? It's, uh, Darcy. Darcy. So good to see you. (..)
    2013 Thor: The Dark World