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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
The popular department store has more than 8,000 deals across departments, which means endless opportunities to treat yourself to some new goodies.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
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Noun
As for the goodies themselves, the latest official trailer for the series shows edible Mandrakes and even Hedwig—Harry Potter’s beloved owl—sculpted out of various desserts.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
The popular department store has more than 8,000 deals across departments, which means endless opportunities to treat yourself to some new goodies.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for goody
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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