goodness
/ˈɡʊdnəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: goodnesses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state or characteristic of being good.
Noun
Examples
There is ſome ſoule of goodneſſe in things euill, / VVould men obſeruingly 'diſtill it out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The good, nutritional, healthy part or content of something.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “goodness” mean?
The state or characteristic of being good.
Is “goodness” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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