goodness!



(My) goodness (gracious)!

a general expression of interest or mild amazement. Bill: My goodness! The window is broken! Andy: I didn't do it! Bill: Who did, then? "Goodness! I'm late!" said Kate, glancing at her watch. "Goodness gracious! Are you hurt?" asked Sue as she helped the fallen student to his feet.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Annabella[.ænə'belə]
KnoxNAHKSEnglish
ChristaKRIS-tah (German), KRIS-tə (English)German, Danish, English
Peni-Hawaiian
MacyMAY-seeEnglish
Herbert['hə:bət]