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

The centerpiece of the event was the menu, full of goodies that utilized a lot of Amanda's favorite ingredient. —Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024

The buttery manchego on top of soft bread makes for a wonderful start to an evening of Iberian goodies. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024

Like the Legend of Zelda games before it, Dark Souls doesn’t guide players through levels with minimaps or trails of shiny goodies. —Tim Brinkhof, Vulture, 5 June 2024

Don't skip the gift shop at Wagner's Pharmacy In addition to this week’s Derby menu and the dozens of other plates, platters, burgers, and sandwiches available during the rest of the year, Wagner’s also boasts a store filled with all kinds of goodies. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 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