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goodness gracious
interjection as in whew
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Example Sentences
I read that story and thought, 'Goodness gracious, this is not anything I ever learned.'
Why, I expected to see a sort of great—goodness—gracious goddess, that kept him frightened to death of her.
And Uncle Wills pride, Sandys hair, that he made a picture of that sold for ever so much moneyoh, my goodness gracious!
Goodness gracious, I do believe this country'll be enough to turn one's head, almost, if it goes on like this much longer.'
Goodness Gracious—Used in a similar sense to the above, though in a milder degree.
My goodness gracious me, she cried out in a loud astonished voice as she drew out the contents of the packet.
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On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to goodness gracious, such as: dear me, gee, golly, and lord.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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