Goodness: meaning, definitions and examples

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goodness

[ ˈɡʊdnəs ]

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virtue

The quality of being morally good or virtuous; righteousness.

Synonyms

integrity, kindness, morality, righteousness, virtue

Examples of usage

She was known for her kindness and goodness towards others.
His actions were driven by a sense of goodness and integrity.

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benefit

The quality of being good, in particular, beneficial or advantageous.

Synonyms

advantage, benefit, merit, value

Examples of usage

The goodness of regular exercise is well-documented.
We should always strive for the goodness of others.

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pleasure

The quality of being pleasant or enjoyable.

Synonyms

delight, enjoyment, happiness, pleasure

Examples of usage

The goodness of the warm sunshine on a cold day.
The simple goodness of spending time with loved ones.

Translations

Translations of the word "goodness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bondade

🇮🇳 भलाई

🇩🇪 Güte

🇮🇩 kebaikan

🇺🇦 доброта

🇵🇱 dobroć

🇯🇵 善良 (ぜんりょう)

🇫🇷 bonté

🇪🇸 bondad

🇹🇷 iyilik

🇰🇷 선량함 (seonryangham)

🇸🇦 صلاح

🇨🇿 dobrota

🇸🇰 dobrota

🇨🇳 善良 (shànliáng)

🇸🇮 dobrota

🇮🇸 góðvild

🇰🇿 жақсылық

🇬🇪 სიკეთე (sik'ete)

🇦🇿 yaxşılıq

🇲🇽 bondad

Word origin

The word 'goodness' originated from the Middle English 'godnesse', which evolved from the Old English 'godnes'. It has been used since the 12th century to describe the quality of being morally good or virtuous. Over time, its meaning expanded to also include the concepts of benefit and pleasure. 'Goodness' is a fundamental aspect of ethics and philosophy, emphasizing the importance of moral values and virtuous behavior.

See also: good, goodbye, goodies, goods.