Goodness
['gʊdnɪs] or ['ɡʊdnəs]
Definition
(n.) The quality of being good in any of its various senses; excellence; virtue; kindness; benevolence; as, the goodness of timber, of a soil, of food; goodness of character, of disposition, of conduct, etc.
Typed by Bush
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Excellence, value, worth.[2]. Righteousness, virtue, integrity, uprightness, probity, honesty, principle.[3]. Kindness, benevolence, good will.
Typist: Oliver
Examples
- My Lady Steyne, he said, once more will you have the goodness to go to the desk and write that card for your dinner on Friday? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Miss Clack, will you have the goodness to explain yourself? Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Have the goodness to give me a little glass of old cognac, and a mouthful of cool fresh water, madame. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Oh, my goodness! Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- No, thank goodness, she did not. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- My goodness--you can't go on living here! Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- And now I have found that--oh, my goodness! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- He called it a sacrifice, and demanded it of her goodness and self-command as such. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- But I mustn't, and won't; and you will have the goodness to tell Smith to say I am not at home when either of them calls. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- But try, try--not for my sake, but for uncle's goodness, try to let your heart soften to me, only for a little little time! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- But, for many days, Oliver remained insensible to all the goodness of his new friends. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Thank gracious goodness heavins, I've found him! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Its deep fidelity and goodness were not to be adorned by me or any man. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Don't keep him too warm, ma'am; but be careful that you don't let him be too cold; will you have the goodness? Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Mrs. Brown, have the goodness to come with me, and Beddoes don't you lose sight of that woman, said Mrs. Bute, seizing the candle. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
Editor: Nat