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goodness in Irish

goodness in Irish is maitheas, maith — goodness means the quality or state of being good, morally or otherwise.

goodness in Irish

maitheas
noun
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.
maith
noun
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.

What does "goodness" mean?

  1. noun The quality or state of being good, morally or otherwise.
    "Many people were moved by the goodness of the stranger who returned the lost wallet."
  2. noun The nutritious or beneficial part of something.
    "Cooking the potatoes in their skins keeps in more of their goodness."
  3. intj Used as a mild exclamation of surprise (as in "goodness me" or "my goodness").
    "My goodness, you have grown so tall since the last time I saw you!"
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goodness in a sentence

  • Many people were moved by the goodness of the stranger who returned the lost wallet.
  • I still believe in the basic goodness of ordinary people, despite everything on the news.
  • Cooking the potatoes in their skins keeps in more of their goodness.
  • Wholegrain bread is full of natural goodness that white bread often lacks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "goodness" in Irish?
"goodness" in Irish is maitheas, maith. goodness means: The quality or state of being good, morally or otherwise.
How do you use "goodness" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people were moved by the goodness of the stranger who returned the lost wallet." In Irish, "goodness" is maitheas, maith.
Are there other ways to say "goodness" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "goodness": maitheas, maith.
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