goodness

/ˈɡʊdnɪs/; /ˈɡʊdˌnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or quality of being good; a quality or attribute that is considered good

“She praised the goodness of the volunteers who helped at the disaster site.”

2. noun

a feeling of approval or approval itself

“The kindness and goodness of her words made me feel better.”

3. noun

a good or pleasant quality

“Her goodness of heart earned her the respect of everyone in the community.”

4. noun

something that is considered good or pleasant

“The goodness of the fresh air after being indoors for so long was refreshing.”

5. adjective

of high quality; excellent

“The restaurant serves some of the finest goodness you can find in the city.”

6. adverb

in a good or excellent manner

“She cooks with such goodness that her meals are always a hit.”

Synonyms

  • generosity
  • gentleness
  • kindness
  • niceness

Antonyms

  • badness
  • evilness
  • wickedness