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

  • (..) Uh-oh. Trollstice! Trollstice! Trollstice! Now let's prepare the main course. The trolls! Poppy? Poppy! Thank goodness you're all right. I'm doing great. I got everybody I love thrown in a pot. Thanks for asking. Poppy? Are you being... Sarcastic? (..)
    2016 Trolls