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goodness (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊdnəs/

The quality of being good, kind, or virtuous.

Her goodness shone through in all her actions.
He was known for his unwavering goodness and integrity.
The story explores themes of good versus evil, highlighting the power of human goodness.

for goodness sake (idiom): Used to express impatience, annoyance, or surprise. — "For goodness sake, hurry up!"
goodness knows (idiom): Used to say that one does not know something at all. — "Where he went after that, goodness knows."

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