Goodness meaning

What does “goodness” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“goodness” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: that which is pleasing or valuable or useful.

goodness

noun

  1. that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

    “weigh the good against the bad”

    “among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization”

    Synonymsgood
    Oppositesbadness
  2. moral excellence or admirableness

    “there is much good to be found in people”

    Synonymsgood
    Oppositesevilness

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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