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
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John O'Ceallaigh, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
Kimmel’s previous snack boxes contained similar goodies and charitable donations.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Two cabinet doors under the sink reveal storage space, while the oven and two refrigerator compartments also hold goodies.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
Bump Boxes Bump Boxes are packed with goodies for expecting moms at any stage of pregnancy and beyond, including the fourth trimester.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
These goodies were touted as never-for-sale VIP gifts, treats handed to friends of the brand, influencers, or free-spending clients.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
And while these goodies may always have a place in your child’s Easter basket, sweet treats don’t have to be the be-all, end-all.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
The shelves of supermarkets are lined with Peeps, chocolate bunnies, plastic grass and baskets filled with goodies.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Arrange candy eggs around the chicks to complete this adorable Easter basket.
13 of 13
Pamper A Budding Makeup Artist
Your teen or tween will be thrilled to find a few cosmetics or a pedicure kit tucked in among other Easter goodies.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
Noun
Other little touches, like free on-demand movies, a jumbo bowl of gummy bears (irresistible) as a welcome amenity, and minibars stocked with interesting goodies, combine to encourage cozy nights in.
—John O'Ceallaigh, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2024
Kimmel’s previous snack boxes contained similar goodies and charitable donations.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Two cabinet doors under the sink reveal storage space, while the oven and two refrigerator compartments also hold goodies.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
Bump Boxes Bump Boxes are packed with goodies for expecting moms at any stage of pregnancy and beyond, including the fourth trimester.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
These goodies were touted as never-for-sale VIP gifts, treats handed to friends of the brand, influencers, or free-spending clients.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
And while these goodies may always have a place in your child’s Easter basket, sweet treats don’t have to be the be-all, end-all.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
The shelves of supermarkets are lined with Peeps, chocolate bunnies, plastic grass and baskets filled with goodies.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Arrange candy eggs around the chicks to complete this adorable Easter basket.
13 of 13
Pamper A Budding Makeup Artist
Your teen or tween will be thrilled to find a few cosmetics or a pedicure kit tucked in among other Easter goodies.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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