goodness

Meanings

• the quality of being good; moral excellence

  - "Example 1: The kindness and compassion shown by volunteers at the local animal shelter is a clear example of goodness."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡʊdnəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with goodness
godliness , goodly , godness , godhead , goodhearted , goodfellow , godspeed

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Homophones

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1. goodness
   

2. goodnesses
   

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Variants

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goodness , goodnesses , goodness of fit , goodnesses of fit , goodness knows , for goodness' sake , honest-to-goodness , My goodness , out of the goodness of her heart , out of the goodness of his heart , out of the goodness of one's heart , out of the goodness of their heart , thank God/goodness/heaven(s)/the Lord , thank god lord , thank goodness lord , thank heaven lord , thank heavens lord , thank the lord

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Goodness is an abstract noun, and it does not have any inflected forms in English., Goodness is often used attributively to modify or describe other nouns. For example: - The goodness of apples is well known. - The goodness of the people in this town is legendary.

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Etymology

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From Old English god, good, from godan, meaning 'pleasing, good'. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moral Excellence: Moral excellence is a high degree of moral virtues, goodness, and righteousness. It involves the consistent practice of virtues such as compassion, kindness, honesty, fairness, and courage. Moral excellence is often associated with the concept of moral virtue, which refers to the inherent quality or disposition to do good and act morally. Moral excellence is considered a desirable and admirable quality, and it is often pursued as a personal goal or an ethical ideal. Moral excellence is also an important concept in various philosophical, religious, and ethical traditions, and it is often explored in depth through various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of human expression and creativity.

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Culture

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Goodness has been a central theme in various cultures throughout history. In many Eastern traditions, goodness is associated with virtues such as compassion, kindness, patience, and humility. In many Western traditions, goodness is associated with virtues such as honesty, truthfulness, fairness, and morality.

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