goody-goody in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
Goody-goody refers to a person who is overly eager to please others or who tries to appear virtuous or morally superior, often in a way that is perceived as insincere or annoying.
Sample Sentences
- She always tries to act like a goody-goody, but we know she has a wild side.
- The goody-goody in the group often volunteers for every task, eager to please everyone.
- I can't stand that goody-goody attitude; sometimes you just need to break the rules a little.
- It's frustrating when the goody-goody keeps reminding us of the rules during our fun.
- He was labeled a goody-goody for always following the rules and never taking risks.