goodness!



(My) goodness (gracious)!

a general expression of interest or mild amazement. Bill: My goodness! The window is broken! Andy: I didn't do it! Bill: Who did, then? "Goodness! I'm late!" said Kate, glancing at her watch. "Goodness gracious! Are you hurt?" asked Sue as she helped the fallen student to his feet.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tecumsehte-KUM-seNative American, Shawnee
Wise[waiz]
Keren-Hebrew
Amets-Basque
Garegin-Armenian
Lilia-Russian, Ukrainian