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Definition goodness in American English

goodness interjection

interjection
/ˈɡʊdnəs/
1

used for showing that you are surprised

Example

Goodness, is it time to go already?

Example

Goodness me! You've grown!

Example

Goodness gracious me! What do you mean?

Example

My goodness, it's warm in here!

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Definition goodness in American English