Goodyish

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    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."

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goody-goody

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""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."

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