English Explanatory Dictionary

my goodness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to express surprise, shock, or amazement.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-my goodness.wav /maɪ ˈɡʊdnəs/ /maɪ ˈɡʊdnɪs/

Word forms

my goodness oh my goodness oh, my goodness

Etymology

Minced oath for my God.

Synonyms

goodness me my word oh my oh my God
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