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)

• candy
• treat
• sweet
• bit
• cate [archaic]
• dainty
• tidbit

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

Snag a beach read at The Hidden Lantern Bookstore and Gallery, and pick up goodies for the little ones at Gigi's. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 July 2025

Watson remains best known for playing brilliant goody two-shoes Hermione Granger, one of Harry Potter’s best friends in the magical film franchise. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025

See all the goodies on Instagram and keep watch for the new uptown location opening soon. —Jenny Matz, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025

Featuring goodies like safflower, rose-hip, olive, and lavender oils, this provides lightweight moisture to natural hair, especially those with low-porosity strands, working to prevent flakiness and itchiness. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025

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

Rhymes for goody

• hoodie
• woody

Kids Definition

goody

noun

ˈgu̇d-ē

plural goodies

: something that is particularly good to eat or otherwise attractive