good
1 of 3adjective
ˈgu̇d 
better ˈbe-tər ; best ˈbest
; best ˈbest 1
a(1)
: of a favorable character or tendency
good news
(2)
: bountiful, fertile
good land
(3)
: handsome, attractive
good looks
b(1)
: suitable, fit
good to eat
(2)
: free from injury or disease
one good arm
(3)
: not depreciated
bad money drives out good
(4)
: commercially sound
a good risk
(5)
: that can be relied on
good for another year
good for a hundred dollars
always good for a laugh
(6)
: profitable, advantageous
made a very good deal
c(1)
: agreeable, pleasant
had a good time
(2)
: salutary, wholesome
good for a cold
(3)
: amusing, clever
a good joke
d(1)
: of a noticeably large size or quantity : considerable
won by a good margin
a good bit of the time
(2)
: full
waited a good hour
(3)
—used as a word that gives force or emphasis to a statement
a good many of us
e(1)
: well-founded, cogent
good reasons
(2)
: true
holds good for society at large
(3)
: deserving of respect : honorable
in good standing
(4)
: legally valid or effectual
good title
f(1)
: adequate, satisfactory
good care
—often used in faint praise his serve is only good—
Frank Deford
Frank Deford (2)
: conforming to a standard
good English
(3)
: liking only things that are of good quality : choice, discriminating
good taste
(4)
: containing less fat and being less tender than higher grades —used of meat and especially of beef
g sports
(1)
of a serve or shot : landing in the proper area of the court in tennis and similar games
The serve was good.
(2)
of a shot or kick : successfully done
(basketball) The first foul shot was good but she missed the second one.
(American football) The kick was good from 45 yards.
The kick was no good. [=was missed]
h
informal : having everything desired or required : content and not wanting or needing to do anything further
"Do you want anything else to drink?" "No thanks, I'm good."
"I have had girlfriends say, 'Hey, you wanna go walking?' And I'm just not interested. I'm like 'Uh, no, I'm good.' But they keep inviting me!"—Laila Ali
Laila Ali2
a(1)
: virtuous, right, commendable
a good person
good conduct
(2)
: kind, benevolent
good intentions
b
: upper-class
a good family
c
: competent, skillful
a good doctor
d(1)
: loyal
a good party man
a good Catholic
(2)
: close
a good friend
e
: free from infirmity or sorrow
I feel good
goodish
ˈgu̇-dish
adjective 
Good vs. Well: Usage Guide
An old notion that it is wrong to say "I feel good" in reference to health still occasionally appears in print. The origins of this notion are obscure, but they seem to combine someone's idea that good should be reserved to describe virtue and uncertainty about whether an adverb or an adjective should follow feel. Today nearly everyone agrees that both good and well can be predicate adjectives after feel. Both are used to express good health, but good may connote good spirits in addition to good health.
good
2 of 3noun
1
a
: something that is good
b(1)
: something conforming to the moral order of the universe
(2)
: praiseworthy character : goodness
c
: a good element or portion
2
a
: advancement of prosperity or well-being
the good of the community
it's for your own good
b
: something useful or beneficial
it's no good trying
3
a
: something that has economic utility or satisfies an economic want
b
goods ˈgu̇dz plural : personal property having intrinsic value but usually excluding money, securities, and negotiable instruments
plural : personal property having intrinsic value but usually excluding money, securities, and negotiable instruments c
goods plural : cloth
d
goods plural : something manufactured or produced for sale : wares, merchandise
canned goods
e
goods plural, British : freight
4
: good persons —used with the
5
goods plural
a
: the qualities required to achieve an end
b
: proof of wrongdoing
didn't have the goods on him—T. G. Cooke
T. G. Cookegood
3 of 3adverb
1
: well
he showed me how good I was doing—Herbert Gold
Herbert Gold2
—used as an intensive
a good long time
Good vs. Well: Usage Guide
Adverbial good has been under attack from the schoolroom since the 19th century. Insistence on well rather than good has resulted in a split in connotation: well is standard, neutral, and colorless, while good is emotionally charged and emphatic. This makes good the adverb of choice in sports.
"I'm seeing the ball real good" is what you hear —Roger Angell
Roger Angell In such contexts as
listen up. And listen good —Alex Karras
Alex Karras lets fly with his tomatoes before they can flee. He gets Clarence good —Charles Dickinson
Charles Dickinson good cannot be adequately replaced by well. Adverbial good is primarily a spoken form; in writing it occurs in reported and fictional speech and in generally familiar or informal contexts.
Phrases
as good as : in effect : virtually
as good as dead
1
: of the highest worth or reliability
his promise is as good as gold
2
: well-behaved
the child was as good as gold
\\ : very, entirely
was good and mad
: forever, permanently
She's gone for good.
: in a favored position with
1
: for the best : beneficial
efforts to restrict credit were all to the good—Time
Time2
: in a position of net gain or profit
wound up $10 to the good
Synonyms
Adjective
- commonsense
- commonsensible
- commonsensical
- firm
- hard
- informed
- just
- justified
- levelheaded
- logical
- rational
- reasonable
- reasoned
- sensible
- sober
- solid
- valid
- well-founded
Noun
- benediction
- benefit
- blessing
- boon
- felicity
- godsend
- manna
- windfall
Adverb
- acceptably
- adequately
- all right
- alright
- creditably
- decently
- fine
- middlingly
- nicely
- OK
- okay
- passably
- respectably
- satisfactorily
- serviceably
- so-so
- sufficiently
- tolerably
- well
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Adjective You'll need better tools for this job. The car is in good condition. There are some good restaurants in this neighborhood. I'm afraid your work is just not good enough. Keep up the good work. “Would you hire her again?” “Yes, I would. She does good work.” The food was good but not great. He has done good but not outstanding work. Did you have a good time at the party? We're expecting good weather for the weekend. Noun the battle of good versus evil Teachers can be a strong force for good. the difference between good and bad They had to sacrifice lesser goods for greater ones. What is life's highest good? Parents must teach their children the difference between the good and the bad. She believes that the good go to heaven when they die and the bad go to hell. Only the good die young. She believes there is some good in everyone. Adverb Things have been going good lately. The team is doing good this year. “How did you hit the ball today?” “Good.” The other team whipped us good. See More
Recent Examples on the WebPeter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Feb. 2023 The single life looks good on Gisele Bündchen so far! —Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 17 Feb. 2023 News organizations rarely look good when their internal emails and text messages surface in the public square. —Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2023 Its target audience is the 45 million Americans considered to be credit invisible, and as a result, unable to get a home loan, affordable credit cards, certain school loans, and even a good job. —Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2023 With its hyperrealistic cookie that looks good enough to it, this it-bag from Puppets and Puppets is a must-have for 2023. —Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 16 Feb. 2023 The mirrors should include a waterproof backing to keep the glass looking good over time, and the sink itself can be made of ceramic or porcelain. —Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023 People have said that our television shows are police propaganda, making the police look good. —A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 16 Feb. 2023 People who use it briefly to look good in a swimsuit are likely to see those pounds regained later, which leads to yo-yoing in weight that can be potentially harmful to long-term health. —Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023 Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 19 Feb. 2023 The Trojans outscored Auburn 19-10 in the third quarter to take command for good. —Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 15 Feb. 2023 But Hirsch's Boris, a shady Eastern European (Russian? Persian?) figure from his family's past — an ex-circus performer and silent-movie-era survivor — sweeps into the household like a force of nature and leaves a young boy changed for good. —Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023 Sisters Jacqueline and Alexa Child cofounded the world’s first modern disabled dating app—Dateability, which launched across North America towards the end of 2022—to alter this landscape for good. —Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 For the most part, though, merely stressing about them without taking some form of positive action on a personal level does little to no good. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2023 Woodson abandoned two prestigious academic leadership roles to focus on funding and leading an association dedicated to ending miseducation for good. —Byellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023 Maggie's phone recorded 59 final steps at 8:53 p.m. after the phone had locked for good. —Fox News, 31 Jan. 2023 But after Hansberry died, on the morning of January 12, 1965, the show went dark for good. —Marley Marius, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2023 Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023 There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors. —Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023 That’s the message that Caroline’s aunt reportedly tweeted, saying good-bye to her niece, according to the online version of the Press-Telegram in Long Beach, California. —Cnn Staff, CNN, 14 Dec. 2022 The Phillies are moving on, and will open the NL Division Series Tuesday against Atlanta, the defending World Series champions, while saying good-bye to the Cardinals’ icons. —Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2022 Deadline reports that longtime cast members Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, and Kyle Mooney will also be saying good-bye after the May 21 finale. —Vulture, 20 May 2022 In other words, good-bye to all that clout-chasing. —Curbed, 7 Mar. 2022 Those good-paying jobs are in fields that will define the next generation of manufacturing, and that future will be made right here in Georgia. —Georgia News, ajc, 25 Jan. 2023 Ma’s uplifting tale of the good-hearted dreamer will appeal to those wanting to boost their spirits. —Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2023 See More
Adjective
Clarke Schmidt looks really good, Jhony Brito, too. —Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Feb. 2023 The single life looks good on Gisele Bündchen so far! —Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 17 Feb. 2023 News organizations rarely look good when their internal emails and text messages surface in the public square. —Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2023 Its target audience is the 45 million Americans considered to be credit invisible, and as a result, unable to get a home loan, affordable credit cards, certain school loans, and even a good job. —Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2023 With its hyperrealistic cookie that looks good enough to it, this it-bag from Puppets and Puppets is a must-have for 2023. —Frances Solá-santiago, refinery29.com, 16 Feb. 2023 The mirrors should include a waterproof backing to keep the glass looking good over time, and the sink itself can be made of ceramic or porcelain. —Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023 People have said that our television shows are police propaganda, making the police look good. —A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 16 Feb. 2023 People who use it briefly to look good in a swimsuit are likely to see those pounds regained later, which leads to yo-yoing in weight that can be potentially harmful to long-term health. —Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023 Noun
Michigan dominated the boards, 38-25, including a 14-6 advantage on the offensive glass — 10 of them in the second half led to 11 critical second-chance points, the last coming on Bufkin’s 3 that gave the Wolverines the lead for good. —Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 19 Feb. 2023 The Trojans outscored Auburn 19-10 in the third quarter to take command for good. —Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 15 Feb. 2023 But Hirsch's Boris, a shady Eastern European (Russian? Persian?) figure from his family's past — an ex-circus performer and silent-movie-era survivor — sweeps into the household like a force of nature and leaves a young boy changed for good. —Joshua Rothkopf, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023 Sisters Jacqueline and Alexa Child cofounded the world’s first modern disabled dating app—Dateability, which launched across North America towards the end of 2022—to alter this landscape for good. —Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 For the most part, though, merely stressing about them without taking some form of positive action on a personal level does little to no good. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2023 Woodson abandoned two prestigious academic leadership roles to focus on funding and leading an association dedicated to ending miseducation for good. —Byellen Mcgirt, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2023 Maggie's phone recorded 59 final steps at 8:53 p.m. after the phone had locked for good. —Fox News, 31 Jan. 2023 But after Hansberry died, on the morning of January 12, 1965, the show went dark for good. —Marley Marius, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2023 Adverb
Our work is paying off, with nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs secured. —Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023 There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors. —Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023 That’s the message that Caroline’s aunt reportedly tweeted, saying good-bye to her niece, according to the online version of the Press-Telegram in Long Beach, California. —Cnn Staff, CNN, 14 Dec. 2022 The Phillies are moving on, and will open the NL Division Series Tuesday against Atlanta, the defending World Series champions, while saying good-bye to the Cardinals’ icons. —Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2022 Deadline reports that longtime cast members Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, and Kyle Mooney will also be saying good-bye after the May 21 finale. —Vulture, 20 May 2022 In other words, good-bye to all that clout-chasing. —Curbed, 7 Mar. 2022 Those good-paying jobs are in fields that will define the next generation of manufacturing, and that future will be made right here in Georgia. —Georgia News, ajc, 25 Jan. 2023 Ma’s uplifting tale of the good-hearted dreamer will appeal to those wanting to boost their spirits. —Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2023 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective, Noun, and Adverb
Middle English, from Old English gōd; akin to Old High German guot good, Middle High German gatern to unite, Sanskrit gadhya what one clings to
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing good
Kids Definition
good
1 of 3 adjective ˈgu̇d
better ˈbet-ər ; best ˈbest
; best ˈbest 1
a
: of a favorable character or tendency
good news
b
: fertile sense 1
good land
c
: handsome sense 3, attractive
good looks
d
: agreeable sense 1, pleasant
a good place to live
e
: suitable sense 1, fit
good to eat
a remedy good for a cold
f
: reliable
a good friend in a pinch
g
: sound entry 1 sense 1a
one good arm
2
a
: certain to last or live
good for another year
b
: certain to provide or produce
always good for a laugh
3
a
: of a noticeably large size or quantity
present in good numbers
b
: full entry 1 sense 2a
waited a good hour
4
a
: based on sound reasoning, information, judgment, or grounds
good reasons
b
: true entry 1 sense 2
holds good for society as a whole
c
: deserving of respect or honor
a member in good standing
d
: legally valid
has a good title
5
a
: adequate sense 1, satisfactory
good care
b
: conforming to a standard
good English
c
: showing or favoring high quality
good taste
6
a
: virtuous, just
a good person
b
: right entry 1 sense 2
good conduct
c
: kind entry 2 sense 1, benevolent
good intentions
d
: being of the upper class
of good family
e
: skillful sense 1
a good doctor
f
: loyal sense 2
a good party member
goodness noun
good
2 of 3 noun1
: something good, useful, or desirable
health and prosperity are goods
2
: benefit entry 1 sense 1a, welfare
the good of the community
3
plural : cloth sense 1
4
plural : manufactured articles or products of art or craft
5
: good persons —used with the
6
plural : proof of wrongdoing
got the goods on them
good
3 of 3 adverb : well entry 3 sense 1
Legal Definition
good
1 of 2 adjective better; best
1
: commercially sound or reliable
a good risk
2
a
: valid or effectual under the law
b
: free of defects
3
a
: characterized by honesty and fairness
b
: conforming to a standard of virtue
shall hold their offices during good behavior—U.S. Constitution art. III
U.S. Constitution art. III also : characterized by or relating to good behavior
good
2 of 2 noun1
: advancement of prosperity and well-being
for the good of the community
2
: an item of tangible movable personal property having value but usually excluding money, securities, and negotiable instruments —usually used in pl. : as
a
plural : all things under section 2-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale other than information, the money that is to be paid, investment securities, the subject matter of foreign exchange transactions, and choses in action
b
plural : all things under section 9-102 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are movable at the time that a security interest in them attaches or that are fixtures but excluding money, documents, instruments, accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, commercial tort claims, deposit accounts, investment property, letter-of-credit rights, letters of credit, and minerals or the like before extraction
— consumer goods
: goods purchased primarily for personal, family, or household uses
— durable goods
: consumer goods that last and are used for a number of years : durables
— fungible goods
: goods of which any unit is by nature or by usage of trade the equivalent of any other like unit especially as defined by section 1-201 of the Uniform Commercial Code
— future goods
: goods that are the subject of a contract but are not yet existing or specified
— hard goods
: durable goods in this entry
— household goods
: goods used in connection with the home
specifically : furniture, furnishings, and personal effects used in a dwelling as defined by section 7-209 of the Uniform Commercial Code
— mobile goods
: goods as formerly defined in section 9-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are mobile, are of a type (as vehicles) usually used in more than one jurisdiction, are not covered by a certificate of title, and are either the equipment of a debtor or inventory leased by a debtor
— ordinary goods
: goods as formerly defined by section 9-103 of the Uniform Commercial Code that are anything other than those covered by a certificate of title, mobile goods, or minerals
— producer goods
: goods (as tools and raw materials) used to produce other goods and satisfy human wants only indirectly
— soft goods
: consumer goods that are not durable goods
good 1 of 3
adjective
1
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- reasonable
- logical
- sensible
- valid
- reasoned
- solid
- rational
- hard
- true
- justified
- just
- real
- plausible
- informed
- commonsense
- firm
- sober
- commonsensible
- credible
- actual
- convincing
- commonsensical
- validated
- levelheaded
- sure
- certain
- well-founded
- substantiated
- cogent
- verified
- certified
- confirmed
- corroborated
- colorable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unreasonable
- irrational
- illogical
- weak
- invalid
- unsound
- nonsensical
- uninformed
- unjustified
- unfounded
- unwarranted
- groundless
- nonrational
- unsupported
- flimsy
- nonvalid
- implausible
- unsubstantiated
- unconvincing
- false
- misguided
- unreasoned
- fallacious
- misled
2
as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue a good person who seldom did wrong good behavior will earn you the respect of others Synonyms & Similar Words
- nice
- honorable
- decent
- ethical
- honest
- true
- moral
- worthy
- virtuous
- noble
- just
- respected
- right
- righteous
- all right
- proper
- upright
- correct
- straight
- legitimate
- exemplary
- right-minded
- pure
- commendable
- reputable
- innocent
- creditable
- decorous
- principled
- seemly
- clean
- unobjectionable
- upstanding
- esteemed
- irreproachable
- immaculate
- inoffensive
- guiltless
- blameless
- spotless
- high-minded
- scrupulous
- incorruptible
- angelic
- menschy
- moralistic
- unerring
- incorrupt
- uncorrupted
- sanctimonious
- incorrupted
- law-abiding
- rectitudinous
- angelical
- pharisaical
- goody-goody
- lily-white
- self-righteous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bad
- wrong
- evil
- wicked
- sinful
- improper
- indecent
- immoral
- dishonest
- unethical
- dishonorable
- naughty
- unseemly
- incorrect
- unrighteous
- unbecoming
- depraved
- perverted
- degenerate
- unscrupulous
- indecorous
- dissolute
- corrupt
- debased
- atrocious
- low
- debauched
- unprincipled
- libertine
- mean
- villainous
- base
- vile
- vicious
- infamous
- evil-minded
- objectionable
- offensive
- reprobate
- nefarious
- blameworthy
- iniquitous
- fallen
- errant
- erring
3
as in logical
according to the rules of logic you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so Synonyms & Similar Words
- logical
- reasonable
- valid
- rational
- coherent
- sensible
- analytic
- sound
- analytical
- justifiable
- empiric
- empirical
- consequent
- well-grounded
- well-founded
- cognitive
- a priori
- syllogistic
- sustainable
- defensible
- a posteriori
- maintainable
- tenable
- supportable
- defendable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- weak
- unreasonable
- irrational
- misleading
- illogical
- inconsequential
- invalid
- specious
- unsound
- illegitimate
- incoherent
- inconsequent
- fallacious
- sophistical
- stupid
- mad
- crazy
- insane
- sophistic
- casuistical
- absurd
- eristical
- eristic
- nutty
- casuistic
- unscientific
- nonsensical
- fatuous
- unarticulated
- preposterous
- loony
- thoughtless
- simpleminded
- unconvincing
- witless
- daffy
- harebrained
- cockeyed
- senseless
- half-baked
- weak-minded
- looney
- uncompelling
- half-witted
4
as in alright
being to one's liking that band's music is good Synonyms & Similar Words
- alright
- fine
- okay
- OK
- satisfactory
- acceptable
- agreeable
- pleasing
- all right
- nice
- palatable
- pleasant
- ducky
- delightful
- delicious
- adequate
- welcome
- hunky-dory
- jake
- copacetic
- decent
- copasetic
- scrumptious
- copesetic
- gratifying
- dreamy
- felicitous
- delectable
- tolerable
- passable
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bad
- unsatisfactory
- poor
- disagreeable
- lousy
- unacceptable
- inferior
- wanting
- deficient
- substandard
- wretched
- mediocre
- punk
- middling
- second-rate
- second-class
5
as in favorable
expressing approval gave the restaurant a good review Synonyms & Similar Words
- favorable
- positive
- appreciative
- admiring
- approving
- friendly
- complimentary
- supportive
- applauding
- commendatory
- warm
- sympathetic
- respectful
- approbatory
- praiseful
- accepting
- flattering
- laudatory
- laudative
- eulogistic
- worshipful
- hagiographic
- encomiastic
- advisory
- panegyrical
- worshipping
- hagiographical
- adoring
- idolizing
- recommendatory
- adulatory
- worshiping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- negative
- unfavorable
- adverse
- unfriendly
- critical
- unflattering
- inappreciative
- unappreciative
- uncomplimentary
- derogatory
- depreciative
- disapproving
- depreciatory
- captious
- overcritical
- hypercritical
- disparaging
- contemptuous
- disdainful
- faultfinding
- censuring
- scornful
- belittling
- slighting
- carping
- cavilling
- caviling
6
as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate Synonyms & Similar Words
- steadfast
- loyal
- staunch
- faithful
- true
- dedicated
- devoted
- devout
- pious
- steady
- constant
- fast
- reliable
- solid
- dependable
- stanch
- trustworthy
- responsible
- ardent
- passionate
- true-blue
- down-the-line
- fervent
- tried
- enthusiastic
- dutiful
- serious
- trusty
- determined
- resolute
- unwavering
- intent
- unhesitating
- unfaltering
- tried-and-true
- confirmed
- sworn
- avid
- impassioned
- inveterate
- fervid
- gung ho
- dyed-in-the-wool
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- false
- unreliable
- untrue
- treacherous
- unfaithful
- irresponsible
- traitorous
- fickle
- disloyal
- perfidious
- inconstant
- faithless
- dubious
- untrustworthy
- shaky
- uncertain
- hesitant
- undependable
- faltering
- recreant
- dispassionate
- uninterested
- irresolute
- apathetic
- wavering
- vacillating
7
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses we had a good time at the movies Synonyms & Similar Words
- pleasant
- delicious
- pleasing
- delightful
- enjoyable
- nice
- sweet
- satisfying
- welcome
- pretty
- heavenly
- tempting
- pleasurable
- amusing
- tasty
- jolly
- soothing
- grateful
- comforting
- comfortable
- desirable
- blessed
- congenial
- gratifying
- agreeable
- attractive
- happy
- darling
- dreamy
- fascinating
- felicitous
- delectable
- charming
- palatable
- luscious
- savory
- entertaining
- savoury
- dulcet
- enviable
- blest
- blissful
- cheerful
- delightsome
- alluring
- inviting
- calming
- amiable
- enchanting
- gracious
- joyous
- goodly
- personable
- hospitable
- recreative
- cheery
- kindly
- glad
- relishable
- diverting
- exhilarating
- intoxicating
- affable
- ecstatic
- genial
- good-natured
- rapturous
- euphoric
- felicific
- gemütlich
- elating
- nirvanic
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unpleasant
- disagreeable
- miserable
- horrid
- ghastly
- abominable
- unpalatable
- disgusting
- wretched
- unwelcome
- offensive
- repulsive
- sad
- vile
- repugnant
- boring
- obnoxious
- distasteful
- dull
- hellish
- detestable
- yucky
- unsavory
- flat
- unhappy
- tedious
- abhorrent
- odious
- hateful
- repellent
- irksome
- dismal
- commonplace
- insipid
- tragic
- gloomy
- pleasureless
- depressing
- regrettable
- dissatisfying
- bilious
- deplorable
- god-awful
- annoying
- stale
- revulsive
- lamentable
- dreary
- displeasing
- irritating
- yukky
- sorrowful
- disheartening
- mournful
- vexing
- doleful
- tragical
- heartbreaking
- aggravating
- joyless
- lugubrious
- exasperating
- hostile
- disturbing
- repellant
- perturbing
- heartrending
- dolorous
- maddening
- lachrymose
- forbidding
- upsetting
- infuriating
- intimidating
- distressing
- peeving
- enraging
- angering
- outraging
- riling
- rankling
- inflaming
- incensing
- enflaming
8
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor he's good at math Synonyms & Similar Words
- skilled
- skillful
- adept
- experienced
- proficient
- expert
- great
- practiced
- accomplished
- educated
- talented
- master
- veteran
- professed
- masterful
- virtuoso
- gifted
- crack
- ace
- capable
- masterly
- crackerjack
- complete
- compleat
- versed
- consummate
- practised
- efficient
- competent
- qualified
- effective
- employable
- handy
- old
- able
- trained
- clever
- polished
- deft
- slick
- workmanlike
- effectual
- taught
- adroit
- fitted
- dexterous
- knowledgeable
- fit
- sure-handed
- dextrous
- all-round
- schooled
- refined
- well-rounded
- long-term
- tutored
- all-around
- habile
- multiskilled
- multitalented
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- weak
- unable
- incapable
- amateurish
- inexperienced
- amateur
- unfit
- unprofessional
- unskilled
- inexpert
- incompetent
- unskillful
- unqualified
- inept
- unfitted
- new
- ineffective
- unseasoned
- artless
- inefficient
- crude
- rude
- ineffectual
- ignorant
- green
- rough
- beginning
- raw
- primitive
- untalented
- inexperienced
- untutored
- jackleg
- untrained
- untaught
- awkward
- unschooled
- unpolished
- untried
- clumsy
- unseasoned
- talentless
- ungifted
- untested
- would-be
- heavy-handed
- ham-fisted
- ham-handed
9
as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward she is good enough to win a fellowship Synonyms & Similar Words
- worthy
- meritorious
- deserving
- excellent
- admirable
- special
- commendable
- praiseworthy
- laudable
- cherished
- invaluable
- creditable
- prized
- exceptional
- priceless
- choice
- prime
- treasured
- fancy
- primary
- high-grade
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bad
- worthless
- cheap
- valueless
- inferior
- base
- substandard
- imperfect
- undeserving
- defective
- no-good
- inadequate
- insufficient
- flawed
- unsatisfactory
- unacceptable
- deficient
- second-rate
10
as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance that electrician is good at what he does Synonyms & Similar Words
- suitable
- qualified
- capable
- competent
- able
- expert
- fit
- experienced
- equal
- prepared
- skilled
- skillful
- adept
- proficient
- ready
- accomplished
- master
- ace
- willing
- versatile
- seasoned
- veteran
- practiced
- on the ball
- masterly
- masterful
- all-round
- apt
- practised
- trained
- schooled
- overqualified
- protean
- all-around
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- poor
- unfit
- incompetent
- unqualified
- inept
- unfitted
- inexperienced
- unskilled
- new
- unprepared
- green
- beginning
- untrained
- inexpert
- raw
- unskillful
- unseasoned
- untried
- unschooled
- untested
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation those rotten apples aren't good to eat Synonyms & Similar Words
- suitable
- appropriate
- proper
- fitting
- fitted
- fit
- pretty
- adequate
- happy
- acceptable
- needed
- right
- balanced
- meet
- in order
- befitting
- applicable
- apt
- decent
- satisfactory
- felicitous
- deserved
- required
- becoming
- able
- capable
- justified
- just
- requisite
- competent
- qualified
- correct
- cut out
- tolerable
- serviceable
- decorous
- respectable
- rightful
- condign
- trained
- kosher
- harmonious
- pitch-perfect
- consonant
- seemly
- congruous
- companionate
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- wrong
- improper
- unhappy
- unsuitable
- inappropriate
- indecent
- incongruous
- unfit
- unseemly
- inadequate
- incapable
- unfitting
- unsatisfactory
- inapplicable
- unbecoming
- unacceptable
- incompetent
- inapt
- unskilled
- unqualified
- inept
- intolerable
- unapt
- untrained
- infelicitous
- inexpert
- unskillful
- inapposite
- unbeseeming
- unmeet
- incorrect
- malapropos
- incompatible
- misbecoming
- indecorous
- uncongenial
- graceless
12
as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection Synonyms & Similar Words
- considerable
- substantial
- sizable
- significant
- tremendous
- major
- huge
- great
- healthy
- substantive
- respectable
- handsome
- goodly
- big
- tidy
- sizeable
- biggish
- massive
- largish
- enormous
- bulky
- voluminous
- colossal
- gigantic
- hefty
- astronomical
- prodigious
- immense
- outsize
- oversize
- hulking
- outsized
- mammoth
- titanic
- monumental
- whopping
- herculean
- oversized
- bumper
- monstrous
- jumbo
- elephantine
- astronomic
- king-sized
- king-size
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- negligible
- insignificant
- nominal
- inconsiderable
- trivial
- unimportant
- inconsequential
- marginal
- puny
- insubstantial
- little
- petty
- small
- meager
- paltry
- trifling
- meagre
- slight
- piddling
- minute
- tiny
- measly
- picayune
- smallish
- undersized
- diminutive
- undersize
- picayunish
- pocket
- miniature
- bitty
- pygmy
- pocket-sized
- pint-sized
- pocket-size
- pint-size
13
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust a car that should be good for another few years Synonyms & Similar Words
- reliable
- responsible
- safe
- true
- solid
- steady
- dependable
- loyal
- sure
- trustworthy
- strong
- secure
- tried
- constant
- calculable
- devoted
- trusty
- faithful
- trustable
- steadfast
- fast
- proven
- honest
- sound
- tried-and-true
- effective
- staunch
- sincere
- valid
- telling
- stanch
- infallible
- unquestionable
- faultless
- unerring
- validated
- bedrock
- firm
- true-blue
- impeccable
- confirmed
- unimpeachable
- irreproachable
- verified
- attested
- guiltless
- blameless
- single-minded
- authenticated
- inerrant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncertain
- unreliable
- unsafe
- false
- untrustworthy
- questionable
- dodgy
- doubtful
- problematic
- dubious
- untrue
- shaky
- undependable
- treacherous
- unfaithful
- uncertain
- problematical
- fickle
- traitorous
- disloyal
- perfidious
- inconstant
- dishonest
- debatable
- faithless
- risky
- hazardous
- deceitful
- shady
- lying
- fishy
- suspect
- untruthful
- unsound
- mendacious
- disputable
- recreant
- unconfirmed
- untried
- doubtable
14
as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly Synonyms & Similar Words
- accurate
- correct
- true
- so
- proper
- precise
- right
- perfect
- logical
- exact
- valid
- legitimate
- bang on
- veracious
- spot-on
- dead-on
- sound
- flawless
- on-target
- on target
- faultless
- impeccable
- on the money
- rigorous
- infallible
- strict
- stringent
- errorless
- letter-perfect
- inerrant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- wrong
- improper
- false
- off
- inaccurate
- incorrect
- untrue
- imperfect
- defective
- inexact
- faulty
- flawed
15
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at an actress who always looks good on-screen Synonyms & Similar Words
- beautiful
- lovely
- pretty
- attractive
- cute
- gorgeous
- handsome
- stunning
- charming
- perfect
- delightful
- likely
- taking
- elegant
- glorious
- goodly
- superb
- fair
- aesthetic
- pleasant
- flawless
- ravishing
- sexy
- magnificent
- fascinating
- beauteous
- comely
- desirable
- seemly
- hot
- knockout
- fetching
- good-looking
- splendid
- sightly
- appealing
- exquisite
- bonny
- aesthetical
- well-favored
- lovesome
- esthetical
- esthetic
- drop-dead
- alluring
- engaging
- cunning
- sublime
- glamorous
- bonnie
- personable
- seductive
- presentable
- striking
- delicate
- radiant
- resplendent
- prepossessing
- glamourous
- statuesque
- dainty
- snazzy
- foxy
- luscious
- dishy
- toothsome
- slick
- glossy
- prettyish
- showy
- flashy
- hunky
- zingy
- photogenic
- studly
- flamboyant
- nubile
- arresting
- splashy
- dollish
- telegenic
- Junoesque
- pulchritudinous
- eye-catching
- chocolate-box
- showstopping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bad
- ugly
- terrible
- plain
- unattractive
- hideous
- horrible
- homely
- grotesque
- dreadful
- unpleasing
- disagreeable
- unhandsome
- unlovely
- disgusting
- unsightly
- objectionable
- unbeautiful
- shocking
- abominable
- ghastly
- offensive
- frightful
- repulsive
- nasty
- loathsome
- vile
- repugnant
- revolting
- abhorrent
- uncomely
- sickening
- unaesthetic
- unpleasant
- foul
- repellent
- nauseating
- unpretty
- unappealing
- repellant
- uncute
- ill-favored
- unappetizing
- unprepossessing
- unimposing
- unbecoming
- frumpy
- unshapely
- frumpish
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day didn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him Synonyms & Similar Words
- healthy
- healthful
- medicinal
- refreshing
- wholesome
- salubrious
- nutritional
- useful
- salutary
- tonic
- restorative
- advantageous
- sanative
- sanitary
- corrective
- curative
- remedial
- salutiferous
- rejuvenating
- hygienic
- recuperative
- nutritious
- clean
- rehabilitative
- nourishing
- nontoxic
- alleviative
- antiseptic
- rejuvenescent
- aseptic
- nonpoisonous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- harmful
- unhealthy
- injurious
- damaging
- unwholesome
- noxious
- deleterious
- toxic
- pernicious
- unhealthful
- poisonous
- infectious
- sickening
- insalubrious
- unsanitary
- insanitary
- unhygienic
17
as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members Synonyms & Similar Words
- charitable
- philanthropic
- humanitarian
- philanthropical
- benevolent
- generous
- beneficent
- altruistic
- handsome
- kind
- bountiful
- do-good
- eleemosynary
- unselfish
- selfless
- liberal
- magnanimous
- compassionate
- humane
- bounteous
- free
- munificent
- greathearted
- openhanded
- kindhearted
- unsparing
- openhearted
- bighearted
- freehanded
- self-sacrificing
- social-minded
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- selfish
- cheap
- tight
- stingy
- parsimonious
- miserly
- pitiless
- tightfisted
- closefisted
- self-concerned
- niggardly
- self-centered
- unfeeling
- self-indulgent
- self-seeking
- hard-hearted
- self-obsessed
18
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great Synonyms & Similar Words
- adequate
- decent
- satisfactory
- fine
- okay
- acceptable
- respectable
- useful
- serviceable
- suitable
- tolerable
- OK
- passable
- all right
- worthy
- fairish
- minimal
- satisfying
- mediocre
- up to snuff
- appropriate
- agreeable
- bearable
- fitting
- endurable
- average
- middling
- indifferent
- fair
- proper
- standard
- ordinary
- correct
- right
- so-so
- common
- unexceptional
- meet
- sufferable
- due
- gratifying
- seemly
- run-of-the-mine
- second-rate
- run-of-the-mill
- run-of-mine
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inadequate
- insufficient
- lacking
- bad
- unsatisfactory
- wrong
- unacceptable
- wanting
- improper
- useless
- deficient
- disagreeable
- unsuitable
- cheap
- unworthy
- objectionable
- imperfect
- unfit
- poor
- indecent
- short
- pitiful
- defective
- shoddy
- incomplete
- lamentable
- insufficient
- great
- faulty
- meager
- mean
- special
- spare
- shabby
- meagre
- skimpy
- scanty
- stingy
- disreputable
- wonderful
- optimal
- unbearable
- miserly
- intolerable
- exceptional
- terrific
- optimum
- maximum
- miserable
- superb
- splendid
- atrocious
- extreme
- superior
- supreme
- insufferable
- dissatisfying
- unendurable
- fancy
- vile
- wretched
- marvelous
- neat
- exquisite
- marvellous
- prime
- stellar
- divine
- noble
- execrable
- fabulous
- unparalleled
- classic
- matchless
- top
- heavenly
- peerless
- superlative
- unmatched
- keen
- premium
- dandy
- mean
- sensational
- grand
- nifty
- swell
- preeminent
- sterling
- unsurpassed
- par excellence
- niggardly
- banner
- capital
- boss
- maximized
- groovy
- first-class
- top-notch
- first-rate
- crackerjack
- tip-top
- high-grade
- bang-up
- supernal
- jim-dandy
- A1
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment Synonyms & Similar Words
- beneficial
- favorable
- helpful
- satisfying
- profitable
- advantageous
- desirable
- friendly
- salutary
- kindly
- promising
- beneficent
- rewarding
- lucrative
- healthy
- benignant
- healthful
- benefic
- wholesome
- supportive
- gratifying
- constructive
- propitious
- advisable
- auspicious
- salubrious
- bettering
- gainful
- remunerative
- salutiferous
- amelioratory
- ameliorative
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bad
- unfavorable
- disadvantageous
- unfriendly
- unprofitable
- unhelpful
- harmful
- injurious
- damaging
- deleterious
- insalubrious
good
2 of 3noun
1
as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow Synonyms & Similar Words
- benefit
- blessing
- boon
- gift
- relief
- bonus
- windfall
- godsend
- advantage
- benediction
- help
- felicity
- consolation
- support
- pleasure
- comfort
- assistance
- mercy
- delight
- joy
- aid
- grace
- extra
- solace
- manna
- kindness
- favor
- mitzvah
- anodyne
- lagniappe
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- evil
- plague
- curse
- bane
- nuisance
- affliction
- scourge
- bother
- irritant
- disadvantage
- pest
- hex
- cross
- jinx
- misery
- trial
- hoodoo
- tribulation
2
as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success I am doing this for your own good Synonyms & Similar Words
- interest
- sake
- success
- health
- welfare
- happiness
- weal
- prosperity
- benefit
- joy
- successfulness
- fitness
- advantage
- healthiness
- well-being
- soundness
- satisfaction
- wellness
- robustness
- prosperousness
- wholesomeness
- fortune
- gain
- content
- bliss
- felicity
- gratification
- wholeness
- contentedness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unhealthiness
- suffering
- unsoundness
- sadness
- misery
- unhappiness
- ill-being
- wretchedness
3
as in stock
goods plural products that are bought and sold in business had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day Synonyms & Similar Words
- stock
- merchandise
- commodities
- wares
- stuff
- supply
- export
- import
- staples
- hard goods
- inventory
- line
- durable goods
- domestics
- job lot
- durables
4
as in qualification
goods plural a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods Synonyms & Similar Words
- qualification
- capability
- ability
- talent
- stuff
- gift
- expertise
- credentials
- makings
- competence
- facility
- proficiency
- knack
- aptitude
- specialty
- competency
- speciality
- potentiality
- capacity
- genius
- fitness
- mastery
- flair
- endowment
- suitability
- strong suit
- know-how
- command
- forte
- mastership
- specialism
- faculty
- long suit
- metier
- suitableness
- métier
5
as in effects
goods plural transportable items that one owns before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods Synonyms & Similar Words
- effects
- things
- stuff
- holdings
- property
- personal property
- personal effects
- personalty
- duds
- possession
- furnishings
- gear
- belongings
- valuables
- movables
- paraphernalia
- plunder
- chattels
- treasures
- moveables
- appointments
- tangibles
- fixtures
- estate
- collateral
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- real estate
- immovables
good
3 of 3adverb
as in fine
in a satisfactory way things are going good for us Synonyms & Similar Words
- fine
- alright
- well
- nicely
- okay
- decently
- sufficiently
- OK
- adequately
- tolerably
- so-so
- correctly
- acceptably
- respectably
- passably
- all right
- satisfactorily
- serviceably
- creditably
- middlingly
- happily
- seemly
- appropriately
- suitably
- efficiently
- rightly
- aptly
- satisfyingly
- fittingly
- gratifyingly
- felicitously
- effectively
- neatly
- congruously
- effectually
- decorously
- meetly
- tidily
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bad
- poorly
- badly
- ill
- insufficiently
- inadequately
- intolerably
- unsatisfactorily
- unacceptably
- unbearably
- terribly
- awfully
- incorrectly
- inappropriately
- deficiently
- horribly
- dreadfully
- miserably
- disastrously
- indecently
- deplorably
- unsuitably
- horrendously
- horridly
Phrases Containing good
- microelectrolysis
- microelectrolytic
- microelectromechanical
- microelectronic
- microelectronically
- microelectronics
- microelectrophoreses
- microelectrophoresis
- microelectrophoretic
- microelectrophoretically
- microelement
- microelements
- microemulsion
- microencapsulate
- microencapsulated
- microencapsulates
- microencapsulating
- microencapsulation
- microencapsulations
- microenterprise
- microenterprises
- microenvironment
- microenvironmental
- microenvironments
- microer