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

  • (..) Why am I the poop checker? Because returning it is your idea. Because you're small and insignificant And because I'll pound you if you don't. What else? Now, Sid! I mean, my goodness. All right, look out. Coming through. Watch out! Stop waving it around! Oh, I'm gonna slip! It's clean! Got you! (..)
    2002 Ice Age
  • (..) Carlo. Easy, Frankie. He ruined our salad. Oh, my mistake. It's my mistake. Let me. . . No, seriously, let me take care of this. Oh. What is this? My goodness, that's my favourite. Hmm , delicious. That's a. . .good eating. Don't let me have it all . Yes, you have some. Tasty, isn't it? (..)
    2002 Ice Age