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goodness Synonyms

Another word for goodness

Choosing another word for goodness depends on context, so the 36 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being morally good, virtuous, or upright in character and conduct.

Usage Example

"Her unwavering belief in the fundamental virtue of humanity inspired everyone around her."

Strongest
virtue
righteousness
Strong
morality
uprightness
rectitude
integrity
decency
probity
honesty
purity

• noun (Context 2)

Generosity, kindness, or benevolence shown toward others.

Usage Example

"The scholarship was funded entirely out of the kindness of the donor's heart."

Strongest
kindness
benevolence
generosity
Strong
goodwill
compassion
altruism
beneficence
charity
warmth
tenderness

• interjection (Context 3)

Used as a mild exclamation to express surprise, shock, relief, or emphasis, originally serving as a euphemistic substitute for 'God'.

Usage Example

"gosh, I had no idea it was already past midnight!"

Strongest
gosh
gracious
heavens
golly
Strong
dear me
good grief
my word
gee
blimey
crikey

• noun (Context 4)

The nutritious, flavorful, or beneficial essence of food or drink.

Usage Example

"Steaming the vegetables lightly helps retain all their natural nourishment and vitamins."

Strongest
nourishment
Strong
nutrition
nutriment
wholesomeness
healthfulness
sustenance

Opposites of goodness

The opposite of goodness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

badness
evil
wickedness
malevolence
cruelty
unkindness
malice
sinfulness
See all opposites of goodness

• Nearby Words

goodfella
goodish
goodly
goodness
goodnight
goods
goodtime

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Goodness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/goodness
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