Words / A2

GUDN-uh-s/ˈɡʊdnəs/

Goodness is kindness, or the good quality of something; also My goodness! as surprise: the goodness of people, for goodness’ sake, My goodness, it’s late. Good is the adjective. Greatness is being great. Do not write goodness when you mean greatness, or goods (things to sell).

Meaning

The quality of being kind and good; also used in My goodness!

Examples

• “She showed real goodness when she shared her taxi.”
• “My goodness — we nearly missed the last tram.”
• “She showed goodness by sharing her umbrella in the queue.”

Good to know

My goodness! / the goodness of. Adjective: good. Mix-up: greatness, goods.

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