Noun

The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.

High importance; superiority.

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Noun

(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.

(countable) The good, nutritional, healthy part or content of something.

(uncountable, euphemistic) God.

Thank goodness that the war is over!

(Christianity) The moral qualities which constitute Christian excellence; moral virtue.

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The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness , faith.