goodness me
Surprised but polite
Goodness me is a mild exclamation of surprise, amazement, or dismay: Goodness me, I had no idea it was so late.
The phrase substitutes "goodness" for "God," making it a gentler alternative to stronger oaths.
It sounds somewhat old-fashioned or prim, often used by those avoiding profanity.
Exclamation of surprised indignation
- oh myExclamation of surprise
- goshTame exclamation of surprise
- dear meGentle dismay expression
- my wordMild interjection of surprise
heavens · oh dear · bless my soul · upon my word · land sakes · mercy me · saints alive · golly
Intense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- incredulityInability to accept something
wonder · bewilderment · startlement · taken aback · wide-eyed · jaw-dropping · unexpected · remarkable
well I never
Exclamation of surprised indignation
my word · heavens · oh dear · bless my soul · upon my word · land sakes · mercy me · saints alive · golly · gee whiz
astonishment
Intense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
incredulity · wonder · bewilderment · startlement · taken aback · wide-eyed · jaw-dropping · unexpected · remarkable · astounding
old-fashioned
Belonging to earlier times
Victorian · Edwardian · ladylike · gentlemanly · demure · decorous · refined · courtly · bygone · nostalgic
goodness meholy shit
Profane expression of shock
what the fuck · fucking hell · son of a bitch · damn it · bloody hell