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

  • (..) She migrated. - Okay. Look at her! Look at her! - She exists, brah! - That's great. Hey, did you guys hear about Roger? - Ah! - (ALL GASP) Oh, my goodness. Are you okay? What? Hey, brah. I say... What? Okay. I tell you about my girlfriend? Hey, boss wants to see you. Uh... Hunter wants to see me? (..)
    2016 Storks