Meanings
comparative more goodyish · superlative most goodyish
- Synonym of goody-goody.
"O, I don't mind those things as much as I used to," said Jean, with a bright smile, "and I really enjoy being with the children. There I have had my lessons and music, you know." "Dear me, what a goodyish sound that has!" exclaimed Clem, in a tone of light mockery.
1874, Ballou's Monthly Magazine, volumes 39-40, page 33Synonyms: goody-goody
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveSynonym of goody-goody.
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