goodness
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interjection, a euphemism for God: used as an exclamation of surprise (often in phrases such as goodness knows!, thank goodness!)
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goodness
- 1) noun, the state or quality of being good
- 2) noun, generosity; kindness
- 3) noun, moral excellence; piety; virtue
- 4) interjection, a euphemism for God: used as an exclamation of surprise (often in phrases such as goodness knows!, thank goodness!)
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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honour, integrity, morality, honesty, kindness, generosity, virtue, merit, righteous, probity, rectitude, upright, excellence, value, quality, worth, nutrition, benefit, advantage, nourishment, wholesome, salubrious, charity, humanity, goodwill, mercy, compassion, friendly, benevolence, gracious, beneficence, kindly, humane, kind-hearted
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