There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee.
It's so good to hear your voice after all this time.
2. adjective
Good means of a high quality, standard, or level.
Exercise is just as important to health as good food.
His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education.
The train's average speed was no better than that of our bicycles.
...good quality furniture.
3. adjective
If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it.
He was very good at his work. [+ at]
I'm not very good at singing. [+ at]
He is one of the best players in the world.
I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age.
Synonyms: proficient, able, skilled, capable More Synonyms of good
4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success.
On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries.
I had the good fortune to be selected.
This is not a good example to set other children.
I think the response was good.
Synonyms: positive, beneficial, favourable, advantageous More Synonyms of good
5. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one.
They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service.
There is good reason to doubt this.
Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this?
Synonyms: sensible, useful, wise, valuable More Synonyms of good
6. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you say that it is goodthat something should happen or goodto do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right.
I think it's good that some people are going.
It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible.
Synonyms: desirable, pleasing, positive, productive More Synonyms of good
7. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one.
We have a fairly good idea of what's going on.
This is a much better indication of what a school is really like.
Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world.
Synonyms: clear, correct, accurate, exact More Synonyms of good
8. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give.
Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations.
The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value.
9. adjective
If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them.
Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion. [+ for]
Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment. [+ for]
Synonyms: beneficial, useful, healthy, helpful More Synonyms of good
10. singular noun [with poss]
If something is done for thegood of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them.
Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country.
Victims want to see justice done not just for themselves, but for the greater goodof society.
I'm only telling you this for your own good!
Synonyms: benefit, interest, gain, advantage More Synonyms of good
11. uncountable noun
If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard.
If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures.
I was never any good at maths.
12. uncountable noun
If you say that doing something is no good or does not do any good, you mean that doing it is not of any use or will not bring any success.
It's no good worrying about it now.
We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good.
There is no way to measure these effects; the chances are it did some good.
13. uncountable noun
Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs.
Good and evil may co-exist within one family.
Synonyms: virtue, goodness, righteousness, worth More Synonyms of good
14. adjective
Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour.
The president is a good man.
For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous.
Synonyms: honourable, moral, worthy, ethical More Synonyms of good
15. adjective
Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way.
The children were very good.
I'm going to be a good boy now.
Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands.
16. adjective
Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful.
You are good to me.
Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately.
Just ask the Admiral if he will be good enough to drop me a note.
17. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with.
People were in a pretty good mood.
He exudes natural charm and good humour.
A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind.
Synonyms: cheerful, happy, pleasant, agreeable More Synonyms of good
18. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
If people are good friends, they get on well together and are very close.
She and Gavin are good friends.
She's my best friend, and I really love her.
19. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A person's good eye, arm, or leg is the one that is healthy and strong, if the other one is injured or weak.
He turned his good eye on me and laughed.
20. adjective
You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something.
[emphasis]
We waited a good fifteen minutes.
This whole thing's got a good bit more dangerous.
21. convention
You say 'Good' or 'Very good' to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement with something that has been said or done, especially when you arein a position of authority.
'Are you all right?'—'I'm fine.'—'Good. So am I.'
Oh good, Tom's just come in.
'Strike Force Three are here, sir.'—'Good.'
22. See also best, better, goods
23.
See as good as
24.
See the common good
25.
See do sb good
26.
See for good
27.
See good for you/him/her/them
28.
See be good for
29.
See it's a good job
30.
See make good
31.
See make good
32.
See make good
33.
See as good as new
34.
See good old
35.
See the good life
36. to be in someone's good books
37. deal1
38. in good faith
39. so far so good
40. a good few
41. good as gold
42. good gracious
43. good grief
44. good heavens
45. for good or ill
46. good job
47. good lord
48. for good measure
49. the good old days
50. good question
51. in good shape
52. to stand someone in good stead
53. in good time
54. too good to be true
55. to be as good as one's word
More Synonyms of good
good in British English
(ɡʊd)
adjectiveWord forms: better or best
1.
having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not negative, bad, or mediocre
a good idea
a good teacher
2.
a.
morally excellent or admirable; virtuous; righteous
a good man
b.
(as collective noun; preceded by the)
the good
3.
suitable or efficient for a purpose
a good driver
a good winter coat
4.
beneficial or advantageous
vegetables are good for you
5.
not ruined or decayed; sound or whole
the meat is still good
6.
kindly, generous, or approving
you are good to him
7.
right or acceptable
your qualifications are good for the job
8.
rich and fertile
good land
9.
valid or genuine
I would not do this without good reason
10.
honourable or held in high esteem
a good family
11.
commercially or financially secure, sound, or safe
good securities
a good investment
12.
(of a draft) drawn for a stated sum
13.
(of debts) expected to be fully paid
14.
clever, competent, or talented
she's good at science
15.
obedient or well-behaved
a good dog
16.
reliable, safe, or recommended
a good make of clothes
17.
affording material pleasure or indulgence
the good things in life
the good life
18.
having a well-proportioned, beautiful, or generally fine appearance
a good figure
a good complexion
19.
complete; full
I took a good look round the house
20.
propitious; opportune
a good time to ask the manager for a rise
21.
satisfying or gratifying
a good rest
22.
comfortable
did you have a good night?
23.
newest or of the best quality
to keep the good plates for important guests
24.
fairly large, extensive, or long
a good distance away
25.
sufficient; ample
we have a good supply of food
26. US
(of meat) of the third government grade, above standard and below choice
27.
serious or intellectual
good music
28.
used in a traditional description
the good ship 'America'
29.
used in polite or patronizing phrases or to express anger (often intended ironically)
how is your good lady?
look here, my good man!
30. a good one
31. as good as
32. as good as gold
33. be as good as to
34. come good
35. good and
36.
(intensifier; used in mild oaths)
good grief!
good heavens!
exclamation
37.
an exclamation of approval, agreement, pleasure, etc
noun
38.
moral or material advantage or use; benefit or profit
for the good of our workers
what is the good of worrying?
39.
positive moral qualities; goodness; virtue; righteousness; piety
40. (sometimes capital)
moral qualities seen as a single abstract entity
we must pursue the Good
41.
a good thing
42. economics
a commodity or service that satisfies a human need
43. for good
44. make good
45. good on you
46. get any good of
Derived forms
goodish (ˈgoodish)
adjective
Word origin
Old English gōd; related to Old Norse gōthr, Old High German guot good
good in American English
(gʊd)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈbetter or best
1. a general term of approval or commendation
a.
a.
suitable to a purpose; effective; efficient
a lamp good to read by
b.
producing favorable results; beneficial; salutary
good exercise for the legs
c.
in accord with prevailing usage
good English
d.
clever or witty
a good quip
b.
fertile
good soil
c.
fresh; unspoiled; uncontaminated
good eggs
d.
valid; genuine; real
good money, a good excuse
e.
healthy; strong; vigorous
good eyesight
f.
financially safe or sound
a good investment
g.
honorable; worthy; respectable
one's good name
h.
enjoyable, desirable, pleasant, happy, etc.
a good life
i.
dependable; reliable; right
good advice
j.
thorough; complete
a good job of cleaning up
k.
a.
excellent of its kind
a good novel
b.
best or considered best
her good china
l.
adequate; ample; sufficient; satisfying
a good meal
m.
morally sound or excellent
; specif.,
a.
virtuous; honest; just
b.
pious; devout
c.
kind, benevolent, generous, sympathetic, etc.
d.
well-behaved; dutiful
n.
a.
proper; becoming; correct
good manners
b.
socially acceptable
a good family
o.
able; skilled; expert
a good swimmer
p.
loyal or conforming
a good Democrat
q. Law
effectual; valid
good title
2. a general intensive
a.
to a considerable amount, extent, or degree
a good many, a good beating
b.
at least; full
we waited a good six hours
noun
3.
something good
; specif.,
a.
that which is morally right
b.
worth; virtue; merit
the good in a man
c.
something contributing to health, welfare, happiness, etc.; benefit; advantage
the greatest good of the greatest number
d.
something desirable or desired
see also goods
interjection
4.
used to express satisfaction, pleasure, agreement, etc. and, in some exclamatory phrases, to express surprise, consternation, etc.: orig. a euphemism for God
good! good grief!)
adverb
5.
well, completely, fully, etc.
variously regarded as substandard, dialectal, or informal
Idioms:
as good as
come to no good
for good (and all)
good and
good for
no good
the good
to the good
Word origin
ME gode < OE gōd, akin to Ger gut < IE base *ghedh-, to unite, be associated, suitable > gather
More idioms containing
good
the road to hell is paved with good intentions
you can't keep a good man down
good as gold
give as good as you get
as good as new
enough is as good as a feast
be in someone's good books
a good bet
have a good innings
no news is good news
a nod's as good as a wink
something looks good on paper
take something in good part
for good measure
throw good money after bad
Examples of 'good' in a sentence
good
Yet to win this season and just not good enough.
The Sun (2016)
To come back and prove a few people wrong is good.
The Sun (2016)
Who decided unsalted butter was a good idea?
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This is a rich country and it should be a good one to grow old in.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Your special skill for bringing out the best in others shines bright today.
The Sun (2016)
They argue that you can see wildlife better from your sofa than you can in the wild.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It felt good to do something bad.
The Sun (2016)
Their goals were two blips in a really good game for us.
The Sun (2016)
We wish her and her family the best.
The Sun (2016)
You know differences can be worked out without turning nasty and make good relationship choices.
The Sun (2016)
Your best option is just to go for it.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They are good people and they care that what they distribute is correct.
Christianity Today (2000)
Then your biggest and best ideas will take off.
The Sun (2014)
But she said the experience had been a good one.
The Sun (2011)
This brings into better balance the interests of staff and shareholders.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This year you will see the best of me.
The Sun (2010)
What good can something called beanie possibly augur?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This is really the best thing the film has to offer.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
What he would care about is that it is a good family and a good alliance.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
What qualities make a good fund manager?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We can have too much of a good thing.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
High bad cholesterol and low good cholesterol.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Vancouver is regularly voted the destination with the best quality of life in the world.
The Sun (2012)
Act now to get the best saving.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The web is a very powerful tool and it can be used for good or evil.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Three of the best finishers in world football right now.
The Sun (2016)
Which would be better for the job?
Evans, Peter & Deehan, Geoff The Descent of Mind - the how and why of intelligence (1990)
To say you are good at maths is seen as sad.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
What is the best thing about owning a pet?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You would have thrown yourself out of all good society.
Jane Austen Emma (1815)
What you think of as hardships at the time can actually make you a better person.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This is the best time always.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Quotations
Mostly, we are good when it makes sense. A good society is one that makes sense ofbeing goodIan McEwanEnduring Love
Being good is just a matter of temperament in the endIris MurdochThe Nice and the Good
No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demandBertolt BrechtThe Good Woman of Setzuan
`For your own good' is a persuasive argument that will eventually make a man agree to his own destructionJanet FrameFaces in the Water
No people do so much harm as those who go about doing goodBishop Mandell CreightonLife
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fameAlexander PopeEpilogue to the Satires
In other languages
good
British English: good /ɡʊd/ ADJECTIVE
enjoyable If you say that something is good, you like it.
That was a good film.
American English: good
Arabic: جَيِّد
Brazilian Portuguese: bom
Chinese: 好的
Croatian: dobar
Czech: dobrý
Danish: god
Dutch: goed
European Spanish: bueno
Finnish: hyvä
French: bon
German: gut
Greek: καλός
Italian: buono
Japanese: 良い
Korean: 좋은
Norwegian: bra
Polish: dobry
European Portuguese: bom
Romanian: bun
Russian: хороший
Latin American Spanish: bueno
Swedish: bra
Thai: ดี
Turkish: iyi
Ukrainian: гарний
Vietnamese: tốt tốt đẹp
British English: good /ɡʊd/ ADJECTIVE
well-behaved If you are good, you behave well.
Be good while I am out.
American English: good
Arabic: لَطِيف
Brazilian Portuguese: bom
Chinese: 听话的
Croatian: dobar
Czech: hodný
Danish: sød
Dutch: lief
European Spanish: bueno
Finnish: kunnollinen
French: bien éduqué
German: brav
Greek: καλός
Italian: buono
Japanese: 行儀のよい
Korean: 모범적인
Norwegian: snill
Polish: grzeczny
European Portuguese: bem
Romanian: cuminte
Russian: хороший
Latin American Spanish: buenocomportamiento
Swedish: snäll
Thai: ประพฤติดี
Turkish: uslu
Ukrainian: добрий
Vietnamese: tốt
British English: good /ɡʊd/ ADJECTIVE
talented If you are good at something, you do it well.
She is good at drawing.
American English: good
Arabic: مَاهِر
Brazilian Portuguese: bom
Chinese: 擅长的
Croatian: dobar
Czech: dobrýv čem
Danish: god
Dutch: goed
European Spanish: bueno
Finnish: hyvä
French: bonbon en quelque chose
German: gut
Greek: καλός
Italian: bravo
Japanese: うまい
Korean: 잘 하는
Norwegian: flink
Polish: dobry
European Portuguese: bom
Romanian: priceput
Russian: мастерский
Latin American Spanish: buenodesempeño
Swedish: bra
Thai: เก่ง
Turkish: iyi
Ukrainian: вмілий
Vietnamese: giỏi
All related terms of 'good'
good-oh
an exclamation of pleasure , agreement , approval , etc
no-good
good-for-nothing ; worthless
come good
to recover and perform well after a bad start or setback
feel-good
A feel-good film is a film which presents people and life in a way which makes the people who watch it feel happy and optimistic.
for good
If something changes or disappears for good , it never changes back or comes back as it was before.
good and
( intensifier )
Good Book
the Bible
good day
People sometimes say ' Good day ' instead of 'Hello' or 'Goodbye'.
good egg
a good person
good for
able to survive , endure , or be used for (a specified period of time)
good guy
You can refer to the good characters in a film or story as the good guys . You can also refer to the good guys in a situation in real life .
good hair
hair that is typically long and straight , or in loose waves
Good Hope
Cape of cape at the SW tip of Africa, on the Atlantic
good job
If you say that someone is doing a good job , you mean that they are doing something well . In British English , you can also say that they are making a good job of something.
good life
a life abounding in material comforts and luxuries
good name
the good opinion that people have about a person or thing
good news
someone or something that is positive , encouraging , uplifting , desirable , or the like
good oil
→ the good oil
good old
You use good old before the name of a person, place, or thing when you are referring to them in an affectionate way .
good self
a polite way of referring to or addressing a person (or persons), used following your, his, her, or their
good side
In sport, a side is a team .
good sort
a person of a kindly and likable disposition
good-time
(of a person) wildly seeking pleasure
good turn
a helpful and friendly act; good deed ; favour
make good
If you make good some damage, a loss , or a debt , you try to repair the damage, replace what has been lost , or repay the debt.
the good
those who are good
very good
Very good is used to tell someone in authority that you agree to carry out a suggestion or order.
common good
the part of the property of a Scottish burgh , in the form of land or funds , that is at the disposal of the community
good advice
If you give someone advice , you tell them what you think they should do in a particular situation .
good cheer
merrymaking ; revelry
good effort
If you make an effort to do something, you try very hard to do it.
good faith
honesty or sincerity, as of intention in business (esp in the phrase in good faith )
good fellow
an agreeable , convivial person
Good Friday
Good Friday is the day on which Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ . It is the Friday before Easter Sunday .
good graces
If you are in someone's good graces , they are pleased with you.
good grief
Some people say ' Good grief ' when they are surprised or shocked .
good health
A person's health is the condition of their body and the extent to which it is free from illness or is able to resist illness.
good humor
a cheerful , agreeable , pleasant mood
good-looker
a handsome or pretty person
good looks
personal attractiveness or beauty
good nature
a pleasant , agreeable , or kindly disposition ; amiability; geniality
good night
a phrase used as a farewell at night in parting or going to bed
good people
→ the good people
good place
A place is any point, building, area, town, or country.
good player
A player in a sport or game is a person who takes part, either as a job or for fun .
good reason
The reason for something is a fact or situation which explains why it happens or what causes it to happen.
good result
A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that has happened.
good school
A school is a place where children are educated . You usually refer to this place as school when you are talking about the time that children spend there and the activities that they do there.
good show!
an exclamation of appreciation and congratulations on another's accomplishment
good-sized
quite large
Chinese translation of 'good'
good
(ɡud)
adj
(= pleasant) 令人愉快的 (lìng rén yúkuài de)
⇒ They had a really good time.他们玩得很开心。 (Tāmen wán de hěn kāixīn.)
(= high quality)[food, school, job]好的 (hǎo de)
⇒ She speaks very good English.她英语说得很好。 (Tā yīngyǔ shuō de hěn hǎo.)
(= well-behaved)[boy, girl, dog]乖的 (guāi de)
⇒ Were the kids good?孩子们乖吗？ (Háizimen guāi ma?)
(= sensible)[idea, reason, advice]好的 (hǎo de)
⇒ It was a good idea to bring a torch.带手电筒是个好主意。 (Dài shǒudiàntǒng shì gè hǎo zhǔyi.)
(= skilful) 好的 (hǎode)
⇒ He's a good footballer.他是个很好的足球运动员。 (Tā shì gè hěn hǎo de zúqiú yùndòngyuán.)
(= positive)[news, luck, example]好的 (hǎo de)
⇒ a piece of good news一条好消息 (yī tiáo hǎo xiāoxi)
(= cheerful)[mood, temper]愉快的 (yúkuài de)
⇒ She had a good time in Italy.她在意大利度过了一段愉快的时光。 (Tā zài Yìdàlì dùguòle yī duàn yúkuài de shíguāng.)
⇒ She's in a good mood!她心情很好！ (Ta xīnqíng hén hǎo!)
(= morally correct) 公正的 (gōngzhèng de)
⇒ The president is a good man.总统是个公正的人。 (Zǒngtǒng shì gè gōngzhèng de rén.)
n(u)
(= right) 善 (shàn)
⇒ the battle between good and evil善恶之争 (shàn'è zhī zhēng)
good!好！ (hǎo!)
to be good at (doing) sth精于(於)(做) 某事 (jīng yú (zuò) mǒushì)
to be no good at (doing) sth不擅长(長)(做)某事 (bù shàncháng (zuò) mǒushì)
to be good for doing sth (= useful) 对(對)做某事有帮(幫)助 (duì zuò mǒushì yǒu bāngzhù)
it's no good doing ... 做 ... 没(沒)有用 (zuò ... méiyǒu yòng)
it didn't do any good没(沒)什么(麼)用处(處) (méi shénme yòngchù)
to be up to no good不怀(懷)好意 (bù huái hǎoyì)
it's good for you (= healthy, beneficial) 对(對)你有益 (duì nǐ yǒuyì)
to be good to sb (= kind) 对(對)某人很好 (duì mǒurén hěn hǎo)
⇒ He's always been very good to me.他总是对我很好。 (Tā zǒngshì duì wǒ hěn hǎo.)
to be good with people/with figures擅长(長)与(與)人/数(數)字打交道 (shàncháng yǔ rén/shùzì dǎ jiāodào)
to be good with one's hands手很灵(靈)巧 (shǒu hěn língqiǎo)
is it any good? (= will it do?) 这(這)行吗(嗎)？ (Zhè xíng ma?)
⇒ There's no honey, is sugar any good?没有蜂蜜糖，行吗？ (Méiyǒu fēngmì, táng xíng ma?)
(= what's it like?) 怎么(麼)样(樣)？ (Zěnmeyàng?)
⇒ Is her new novel any good?她的新小说怎么样？ (Tā de xīn xiǎoshuō zěnmeyàng?)
it's good to see you很高兴(興)见(見)到你 (hěn gāoxìng jiàndào nǐ)
it's a good thing you were there, it's a good job you were there (Brit) 幸亏(虧)你在那儿(兒) (xìngkuī nǐ zài nàr)
that's very good of you你实(實)在太好了 (nǐ shízài tài hǎo le)
would you be good enough to ... ?可不可以请(請)您 ... ？ (kě bù kěyǐ qǐng nín ... ?)
good morning/afternoon!早上/下午好！ (zǎoshang/xiàwǔ hǎo!)
good evening!晚上好！ (wǎnshang hǎo!)
good night! (before going home) 再见(見)！ (zàijiàn!) (before going to bed) 晚安！ (wǎn'ān!)
to feel good (= happy) 感到高兴(興) (gǎndào gāoxìng)
to make good[damage, loss]弥(彌)补(補) (míbǔ)
⇒ Three years was a short time in which to make good the deficiencies.弥补这些不足，3年的时间是很短的。 (Míbǔ zhèxiē bùzú, sān nián de shíjiān shì hěn duǎn de.)
(= succeed) 成功 (chénggōng)
to take a good look好好看一看 (hǎohǎo kàn yī kàn)
a good while ago很久以前 (hěn jiǔ yǐqián)
as good as (= almost) 几(幾)乎相当(當)于(於) (jīhū xiāngdāngyú)
for good (= forever) 永久地 (yǒngjiǔ de)
for the good of sb为(為)了某人的利益 (wèile mǒurén de lìyì)
it's for your own good是为(為)了你自己好 (shì wèi le nǐ zìjǐ hǎo)
to do sb good对(對)某人有益 (duì mǒurén yǒuyì)
not until I'm good and ready直到我彻(徹)底准(準)备(備)好时(時)才 (zhídào wǒ chèdǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo shí cái)
请勿将 be good for 和 be good to 混淆。若某事 be good for 某个个人或组织，即它有益于该人或组织。 The policy is good for company morale. 如果某人 be good to 你，表示他对你很友好，很体贴。 Phil cannot replace my dad but he has been very good to me.
see also
goods
Seeg
good!
好！ (hǎo!)
See good
All related terms of 'good'
good!
好！ hǎo!
g 3
gram 克 kè
for good
( forever ) 永久地 yǒngjiǔ de
good luck
好运(運) hǎoyùn
Good Friday
耶稣受难日，即复活节前的星期五
good grief!
哎呀！ āiyā!
good Lord!
我的天！ wǒ de tiān!
good night!
( before going home ) 再见(見)！ zàijiàn!
jolly good
( Brit ) 太好了 tài hǎo le
a good cook
会(會)做饭(飯)的人 huì zuòfàn de rén
as good as
( almost ) 几(幾)乎相当(當)于(於) jīhū xiāngdāngyú
good evening!
晚上好！ wǎnshang hǎo!
good morning!
早上好！ zǎoshang hǎo!
good-looking
好看的 hǎokàn de
good-natured
( person ) 性情温(溫)和的 xìngqíng wēnhé de
good/bad news
好/坏(壞)消息 hǎo/huài xiāoxi
in good faith
真心实(實)意的 zhēnxīn-shíyì de
in good nick
( Brit : inf ) 状(狀)况(況)良好 zhuàngkuàng liánghǎo
to feel good
( happy ) 感到高兴(興) gǎndào gāoxìng
to make good
( damage, loss ) 弥(彌)补(補) míbǔ ⇒ Three years was a short time in which to make good the deficiencies. → 弥补这些不足，3年的时间是很短的。 Míbǔ zhèxiē bùzú, sān nián de shíjiān shì hěn duǎn de.
good/bad points
( of person ) 优(優)/缺点(點) yōu/quēdiǎn
he's good fun (to be with)
跟他(在一起)很有趣 gēn tā (zài yīqǐ) hěn yǒuqù
in good spirits
心境好的 xīnjìng hǎo de
to do sb good
对(對)某人有益 duì mǒurén yǒuyì
a good while ago
很久以前 hěn jiǔ yǐqián
a good/bad move
好/糟糕的一步 hǎo/zāogāo de yī bù
a good/bad omen
一个(個)好的/坏(壞)的预(預)兆 yī gè hǎo de/huài de yùzhào
a good/poor shot
( person ) 一位神枪(槍)手/不高明的射手 yī wèi shénqiāngshǒu/bù gāomíng de shèshǒu
as good as gold
很乖 hěn guāi
bloody heavy/good
( Brit : inf! ) 重/好极(極)了 zhòng/hǎo jí le
for good measure
另外 lìngwài
he's good company
他是个(個)好伙(夥)伴 tā shì gè hǎo huǒbàn
in good condition
状(狀)况(況)良好地 zhuàngkuàng liánghǎo de
is it any good?
( will it do? ) 这(這)行吗(嗎)？ Zhè xíng ma? ⇒ There's no honey, is sugar any good? → 没有蜂蜜糖，行吗？ Méiyǒu fēngmì, táng xíng ma?
it's a good read
这(這)是本好的读(讀)物 zhè shì běn hǎo de dúwù
with good reason
合乎情理 héhū qínglǐ
a hard/good worker
工作努力/良好的人 gōngzuò nǔlì/liánghǎo de rén
for the common good
为(為)了大家的利益 wèile dàjiā de lìyì
for the good of sb
为(為)了某人的利益 wèile mǒurén de lìyì
good morning/afternoon!
早上/下午好！ zǎoshang/xiàwǔ hǎo!
he's a good swimmer
他是个(個)游泳好手 tā shì gè yóuyǒng hǎoshǒu
in good/bad repair
维(維)修良好/不善 wéixiū liánghǎo/bù shàn
it's good for you
( healthy, beneficial ) 对(對)你有益 duì nǐ yǒuyì
of good/poor quality
质(質)量好/坏(壞)的 zhìliàng hǎo/huài de
really good/delighted
真好/真高兴(興) zhēn hǎo/zhēn gāoxìng
she's a (good) sport
( o.f. ) 她是一个(個)大度的人 tā shì yī gè dàdù de rén
to be a good fit
很合身 hěn héshēn
to be a good mixer
是交际(際)能手 shì jiāojì néngshǒu [ 个(個) gè ]
to be good to sb
( kind ) 对(對)某人很好 duì mǒurén hěn hǎo ⇒ He's always been very good to me. → 他总是对我很好。 Tā zǒngshì duì wǒ hěn hǎo.
to good/no effect
有/无(無)效 yǒu/wúxiào
1 (adjective)
Definition
positive moral qualities
You should read this book – it's really good.
Synonyms
excellent
great (informal)
It's a great film; you must see it.
fine
pleasing
a pleasing personality
capital (old-fashioned)
They had a capital time in London.
choice
The finest array of choicest foods is to be found within their Food Hall.
crucial (slang)
acceptable
pleasant
a pleasant surprise
worthy
first-class
divine
splendid
The book includes a wealth of splendid photographs.
satisfactory
superb
a superb 18-hole golf course
enjoyable
the most enjoyable part of the holiday
awesome (slang)
dope (slang)
sick (slang)
world-class
He was determined to become a world-class tennis player.
admirable
The film tells its story with admirable economy.
agreeable
super (informal)
We had a super time.
pleasurable
the most pleasurable experience of the evening
wicked (slang)
bad (slang)
first-rate
They were dealing with a first-rate professional.
tiptop
bitchin' (US, slang)
booshit (Australian, slang)
exo (Australian, slang)
sik (Australian, slang)
rad (informal)
phat (slang)
schmick (Australian, informal)
The band launch their schmick new CD next week.
beaut (informal)
barrie (Scottish, slang)
belting (British, slang)
pearler (Australian, slang)
Opposites
bad
,
boring
,
awful
,
dull
,
inadequate
,
unpleasant
,
rotten
,
pathetic
,
tedious
,
disagreeable
2 (adjective)
He enjoys good food and fine wine.
Synonyms
fine
This is a fine book.
excellent
We complimented him on doing an excellent job.
superior
He's got a superior car, and it's easy to win races that way.
first-class
first-rate
choice
Opposites
terrible
,
inferior
,
lousy
,
bad quality
3 (adjective)
Definition
competent or talented
He is very good at his job.
Synonyms
proficient
Many Egyptians are proficient in foreign languages.
able
They are bright, intelligent, able and confident.
skilled
skilled workers, such as plumbers
capable
She's a very capable administrator.
expert
The faces of the waxworks are modelled by expert sculptors.
talented
He is a talented pianist.
efficient
a highly efficient worker
clever
My father was very clever with his hands.
accomplished
one of the most accomplished authors of our time
reliable
first-class
satisfactory
I never got a satisfactory answer.
competent
He was a loyal and very competent civil servant.
thorough
tasty (British, informal)
adept
He is an adept guitar player.
first-rate
adroit
She is a remarkably adroit politician.
dexterous
the composer's dextrous manipulation of pauses and silence
Opposites
bad
,
useless
,
pathetic
,
incompetent
,
inefficient
,
unsatisfactory
,
unskilled
4 (adjective)
Biotechnology should be good news for developing countries.
Synonyms
positive
He said that the agreement could be a positive sign.
beneficial
favourable
favourable weather conditions
advantageous
auspicious
His career had an auspicious start.
propitious
the most propitious moment to launch the campaign
Opposites
negative
,
inauspicious
,
unpropitious
,
unfavourable
,
disadvantageous
5 (adjective)
They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service.
Synonyms
sensible
It might be sensible to get a solicitor.
useful
wise
She had made a very wise decision.
valuable
The experience was very valuable.
suitable
worthwhile
The study did not produce any worthwhile results.
constructive
shrewd
prudent
We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action.
sound
commendable
judicious
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
well-thought-out
well-reasoned
6 (adjective)
I think it's good that some people are going.
Synonyms
desirable
Prolonged negotiation was not desirable.
pleasing
a pleasing view
positive
Working abroad should be a positive experience.
productive
a productive relationship
satisfying
I find wood carving satisfying.
beneficial
constructive
Both men described the talks as frank, friendly and constructive.
gratifying
advantageous
7 (adjective)
I have a fairly good idea of what's going on.
Synonyms
clear
It is important to be clear on what the author is saying here.
correct
The information was correct at the time of going to press.
accurate
a more accurate description of the terrain
exact
I can't remember the exact words he used.
precise
We will never know the precise details of his death.
definite
It's too soon to give a definite answer.
8 (adjective)
I got a good price for the house.
Synonyms
profitable
Car manufacturing is the most profitable business in America.
fair
He had a fair command of English.
reasonable
The boy answered him in reasonable French.
adequate
One in four people are without adequate homes.
lucrative
Many of them have found lucrative jobs in private security firms.
9 (adjective)
Definition
beneficial
Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion.
Synonyms
beneficial
vitamins which are beneficial to health
useful
The police gained useful information about the organisation.
healthy
a healthy diet
helpful
It is often helpful to have someone with you when you get bad news.
favourable
wholesome
The food was filling and wholesome.
advantageous
Free exchange of goods was advantageous to all.
salutary
Going to therapy was a salutary experience.
salubrious
your salubrious lochside hotel
Opposites
damaging
,
harmful
,
detrimental
,
injurious
10 (adjective)
Definition
morally excellent
The president is a good man.
Synonyms
honourable
I believe she is an honourable person.
moral
The committee members are moral, competent people.
worthy
worthy members of the community
ethical
Would it be ethical to lie to save a person's life?
upright
a very upright, trustworthy man
admirable
honest
My dad was the most honest man I have ever met.
righteous
She concluded that it was impossible to find one righteous person.
exemplary
He showed outstanding and exemplary courage in the face of danger.
right
It's not right, leaving her like this.
virtuous
The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man.
trustworthy
altruistic
praiseworthy
praiseworthy efforts
estimable
an estimable cricket team with two members holding world records
Opposites
bad
,
base
,
evil
,
corrupt
,
improper
,
immoral
,
dishonest
,
sinful
,
dishonourable
11 (adjective)
Definition
obedient or well-behaved
The children have been very good all day.
Synonyms
well-behaved
The children have been surprisingly well-behaved all day.
seemly
It wasn't seemly for them to be seen together.
mannerly
He was gentle of speech, mannerly and concerned about impressions.
proper
In those days it was not thought proper for a woman to be on the stage.
polite
He was a quiet and very polite young man.
orderly
The organizers guided them in orderly fashion out of the building.
obedient
dutiful
decorous
The politician was wearing a suitably decorous expression.
well-mannered
She is a well-mannered, polite child.
Opposites
rude
,
naughty
,
mischievous
,
ill-mannered
12 (adjective)
Definition
kindly or generous
It's very good of you to help out at such short notice.
Synonyms
kind
He was a very kind man, full of common sense.
kindly
He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
friendly
He has been friendly to me.
obliging
He was a most polite and obliging young man.
charitable
Some people take a less charitable view of his behaviour.
humane
Their aim is for a more just and humane society.
gracious
He is always a gracious host.
benevolent
a most benevolent employer
merciful
We can only hope the court is merciful.
beneficent
In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions.
well-disposed
kind-hearted
He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man.
Opposites
mean (informal)
,
cruel
,
vicious
,
selfish
,
wicked
,
unkind
13 (adjective)
Everyone was in a pretty good mood.
Synonyms
cheerful
The room is bright and cheerful.
happy
I'm just happy to be back running.
pleasant
He was most anxious to seem agreeable and pleasant.
agreeable
I've gone out of my way to be agreeable to his friends.
congenial
The food at the party was excellent, and the company congenial.
convivial
Enjoy simple but satisfying food in the bistro's convivial atmosphere.
14 (adjective)
Definition
reliable or recommended
She's been a good friend to me over the years.
Synonyms
true
I allowed myself to acknowledge my true feelings.
real
No, it wasn't a dream. It was real.
genuine
They are convinced the painting is genuine.
proper
Two out of five people do not have a proper job.
reliable
She was efficient and reliable.
dependable
He was a good friend and a dependable companion.
sound
They are trained nutritionists who can give sound advice on diets.
trustworthy
He is a trustworthy, level-headed teacher.
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
He was a fair dinkum bloke with no pretensions.
15 (adjective)
Definition
fairly large, extensive, or long
The film lasts a good two and a half hours.
Synonyms
full
Full details will be sent to you.
long
Her legs were long and thin.
whole
I have now read the whole book.
complete
the complete works of Shakespeare
entire
Treatment is more effective if the entire family is involved.
solid
Some solid evidence was what was required.
extensive
The story generated extensive comment on social media.
Opposites
short
,
scant
16 (adjective)
Definition
complete or thorough
A good number of people agree with me.
Synonyms
considerable
We have already spent a considerable amount of money on repairs.
large
In a large room about a dozen children are sitting on the carpet.
substantial
That is a very substantial improvement in the current situation.
sufficient
There was not sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
adequate
an amount adequate to purchase another house
ample
He was asleep with his arms crossed on his ample stomach.
17 (adjective)
Can you think of one good reason why I should tell you?
Synonyms
valid
For foreign holidays you will need a valid passport.
convincing
compelling
legitimate
They have demanded the restoration of the legitimate government.
authentic
patterns for making authentic border-style clothing
persuasive
a persuasive argument against reform
sound
bona fide
We are happy to donate to bona fide charitable causes.
Opposites
false
, invalid,
fraudulent
,
phoney
18 (adjective)
Definition
newest or of the best quality
Try not to get paint on your good clothes.
Synonyms
best
He was the best player in the world for most of the 1950s.
newest
special
finest
nicest
smartest
fancy
most valuable
most precious
19 (adjective)
If the weather's good tomorrow, we'll go for a picnic.
Synonyms
sunny
The weather was surprisingly warm and sunny.
clear
Most places will be dry with clear skies.
fair
Weather conditions were fair.
bright
the bright winter sky
calm
The normally calm waters of Mururoa lagoon heaved and frothed.
mild
The area is famous for its mild winters.
clement
The area is usually known for its clement weather.
halcyon
The next day dawned sunny with a halcyon blue sky.
balmy
a balmy summer's evening
cloudless
sunshiny
20 (adjective)
Is this fish still good, or has it gone off?
Synonyms
edible
Are these mushrooms edible?
untainted
uncorrupted
eatable
The haggis was eatable, rather like unflavoured mince.
fit to eat
Opposites
off
,
bad
,
decayed
,
rotten
,
mouldy
21 (adjective)
Definition
appropriate or opportune
Is this a good time for us to discuss our plans?
Synonyms
convenient
She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview.
timely
These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists.
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
fit
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
appropriate
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
suitable
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
well-timed
One well-timed word from you may be all it takes to change his mind.
opportune (formal)
I have arrived at a very opportune moment.
Opposites
inappropriate
,
unfitting
,
unsuitable
,
inconvenient
,
unbefitting
1 (noun)
Definition
advantage or benefit
I'm only doing all this for your own good.
Synonyms
benefit
I'm a great believer in the benefits of this form of therapy.
interest
Did the Directors act in the best interests of their club?
gain
He buys art solely for financial gain.
advantage
A good crowd will be a definite advantage to the team.
use
There's no use you asking me any more questions about that.
service
We were delighted to be of service.
profit
They saw little profit in risking their lives to capture the militants.
welfare
Above all we must consider the welfare of the children.
behalf
avail
His efforts were to no avail.
usefulness
His interest lay in the usefulness of his work.
wellbeing
Opposites
harm
,
loss
,
disadvantage
,
detriment
,
ill-fortune
2 (noun)
Definition
positive moral qualities
Good and evil may co-exist within one family.
Synonyms
virtue
His mother was held up to the family as a paragon of virtue.
goodness
He retains his faith in human goodness.
righteousness
adopting a tone of moral righteousness
worth
Her boss did not appreciate her true worth until she quit.
merit
Box-office success mattered more than artistic merit.
excellence
a school once noted for its academic excellence
morality
an effort to preserve traditional morality
probity (formal)
a woman renowned for her moral probity
rectitude
people of the utmost rectitude
uprightness
a contest in which courage and uprightness win through
Opposites
evil
,
corruption
,
cruelty
,
dishonesty
,
wickedness
,
immorality
,
meanness
,
badness
,
baseness
phrase
See for good
idioms
See in good part
See make good
See make good on something
Quotations
Mostly, we are good when it makes sense. A good society is one that makes sense of being good [Ian McEwan – Enduring Love]Being good is just a matter of temperament in the end [Iris Murdoch – The Nice and the Good]No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand [Bertolt Brecht – The Good Woman of Setzuan]`For your own good' is a persuasive argument that will eventually make a man agree to his own destruction [Janet Frame – Faces in the Water]No people do so much harm as those who go about doing good [Bishop Mandell Creighton – Life]Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame [Alexander Pope – Epilogue to the Satires]