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
Market-goers are encouraged to bring their own bags and coffee cups, as well as small reusable storage containers with lids that can be used for toting berries and other goodies after buying them.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2024
When the Netflix series returns for its second season, King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch will feature some incredible memorabilia from Major League Baseball icons like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson as well as goodies from the world of entertainment.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Other goodies, like this Tumi backpack, which could be a good carry-on bag, and a Clinique skincare set for your foundation-free summer, are on sale.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
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
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
Market-goers are encouraged to bring their own bags and coffee cups, as well as small reusable storage containers with lids that can be used for toting berries and other goodies after buying them.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2024
When the Netflix series returns for its second season, King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch will feature some incredible memorabilia from Major League Baseball icons like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson as well as goodies from the world of entertainment.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Other goodies, like this Tumi backpack, which could be a good carry-on bag, and a Clinique skincare set for your foundation-free summer, are on sale.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
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
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goody. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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