archaic
: a usually married woman of lowly station
—used as a title preceding a surname
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
Examples of goody in a Sentence
Noun (2)
couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies
Recent Examples on the Web
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Extra goodies include a lip balm and a keepsake Christmas ornament.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
Pick Up Fresh Goods At A Farm Stand There's nothing better than heading home from a trip with goodies, including local jams, veggies, and treats.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Several sell extra goodies, like stickers and cookies.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The goodies are inspired by the two main characters but also the land of Oz.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Extra goodies include a lip balm and a keepsake Christmas ornament.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
Pick Up Fresh Goods At A Farm Stand There's nothing better than heading home from a trip with goodies, including local jams, veggies, and treats.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Several sell extra goodies, like stickers and cookies.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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