goody

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈgu̇-dē 

archaic

: a usually married woman of lowly station

—used as a title preceding a surname

goody

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or goodie

plural goodies

1

: something that is particularly attractive, pleasurable, good, or desirable

2

chiefly British : one that is good

especially : an opponent of the villain (as in a motion picture)

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• bit
• cate [archaic]
• dainty
• delectable
• delicacy
• kickshaw
• tidbit
• titbit
• treat
• viand

Examples of goody in a Sentence

Noun (2)

couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Intermittent fasting is not a get-out-of-jail-free card to splurge on goodies during the eating window. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024

While cash and gift cards came out on top, thoughtful pick-me-ups, sweet treats, and self-care goodies also made the list. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024

But these tropical itineraries also have activities abound—from hiking through nature reserves and snorkeling among coral reefs to shopping for local trinkets and goodies. —Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2024

From high-end gourmet gifts to homemade goodies, edible presents are one of the season's hottest gifting ideas because they can be customized to the recipient. —Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of goodwife

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1559, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing goody

• goody bag
• goody-goody

Kids Definition

goody

noun

ˈgu̇d-ē

plural goodies

: something that is particularly good to eat or otherwise attractive