thank goodness

Expressing grateful relief

Thank goodness is an exclamation of relief or gratitude that something happened—or didn't: Thank goodness you're safe, Thank goodness it stopped raining.

The phrase substitutes goodness for God, making it a mild euphemism suitable for those who avoid invoking the divine.

exclamation

phew

Relieved exhalation

whewExhaled relief sound
hallelujahJoyful exclamation of gratitude
praise beExclamation of devout gratitude

what a relief · that was close · finally · at last · mercifully · luckily · fortunately · heavens · bless

relief

sigh

Audible emotional breath

phewRelieved exhalation
exhaleExpel breath outward
breatheExchange air through lungs

whew · respite · comfort · ease · reassurance · solace · consolation · unburdened · close call · narrow escape

gratitude

grateful

Feeling thankful

appreciationRecognition of worth
blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
graceEffortless beauty of motion

thanksgiving · praise · acknowledgment · relief · joy · contentment · fortunate · blessed · mercy · providence

Categories

Thanksgrateful, gratitude, appreciation, appreciate it, I appreciate it
reliefrelief, phew, whew, ease, easing
exclamationsoh, yes, no, wow, hey
exclamations of joyhooray, yay, woohoo, hurrah, yahoo

Opposites

emotional relief vs. distress

thank goodnessoh no

Exclamation of alarm

damn it · alas · unfortunately · sadly · God forbid

gratitude vs. complaint

thank goodnessfor crying out loud

Exclamation of frustration

damn · just my luck · how awful · why me · typical

Family

thank, thanks, goodness, thankful, thanked, thanking, thankfully, thankfulness, unthankful

Familiarity: Top 20,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G