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goodness | gosh |

As a noun goodness

is (uncountable) the state or characteristic of being good.

As an interjection gosh is

(euphemistic) a mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “god”, particularly in fear of.

goodness

English

(wikipedia goodness)

Noun

  • (uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.
  • (countable) The good, nutritional, healthy part or content of something.
  • (uncountable, euphemistic) God.
    • Thank goodness that the war is over!
  • (Christianity) The moral qualities which constitute Christian excellence; moral virtue.
  • * 1611 , :
    • The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness , faith.

    Synonyms

    * virtue

    Derived terms

    * my goodness!

    External links

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    gosh

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (euphemistic) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “God”, particularly in fear of .
    • Gosh , I didn’t realize I’d cause so much trouble!
    Gosh I’d love to go to that concert!

    See also

    * damn

    Anagrams

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