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   Good

   /ɡo͝od/

   

   adjective

   • 1. to be desired or approved of: "a good quality of life"
   • ▪ pleasing and welcome: "she was pleased to hear good news about him"
   • ▪ expressing approval: "the play had good reviews"
   • 2. having the qualities required for a particular role: "the schools here are good" Similar fineof high qualityof a high standardqualitysuperiorsatisfactoryacceptableadequatein orderup to scratchup to the markup to standardup to parcompetentnot badall rightexcellentsuperboutstandingmagnificentof the highest qualityof the highest standardexceptionalmarvelouswonderfulfirst-ratefirst-classsuperlativesplendidadmirableworthysterlinginformal:supergreatOKhunky-doryA1aceterrifictremendousfantasticfabsupercalifragilisticexpialidocioustop-notchtip-topclassawesomemagicwickedbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingon fleekbeautbonzerinformal, dated:spiffingrippingcrackingtoppingtop-holewizardcapitalchampionswelldeliciousmouthwateringappetizingtastyflavorsomeflavorfuldelectabletoothsomeinvitingenjoyablepalatablesucculentlusciousrichsweetsavorypiquantinformal:scrumptiousdelishscrummyyummyyum-yummoreishpengfinger-lickingnummyliterary:ambrosialrare:ambrosiannectareousnectareanflavoroussapidvalidgenuineauthenticlegitimatesoundbona fideconvincingpersuasiveforcefulstrikingtellingpotentpowerfulstrongcogentcompellingtrenchantweightyimportantmeaningfulinfluentialOpposite badbadbad
   • ▪ skilled at doing or dealing with a specified thing: "I'm good at crosswords" Similar capableableproficientadeptadroitaccomplishedseasonedskillfulskilledgiftedtalentedmasterlyvirtuosoexpertknowledgeablequalifiedtrainedinformal:greatmeanwickeddeadlyniftycracksuperacewizardmagiccrackerjackvulgar slang:shit-hot
   • ▪ useful, advantageous, or beneficial in effect: "too much sun is not good for you" Similar wholesomehealth-givinghealthfulhealthynourishingnutritiousnutritionalstrengtheningbeneficialsalubrioussalutaryOpposite bad
   • ▪ appropriate to a particular purpose: "this is a good month for planting seeds" Similar convenientsuitableappropriatefittingfitsuitedagreeableopportunetimelywell timedfavorableadvantageousexpedientfelicitouspropitiousauspicioushappyprovidentialarchaic:commodiousseasonableOpposite inconvenient
   • ▪ (of language) with correct grammar and pronunciation: "she speaks good English" Similar fineof high qualityof a high standardqualitysuperiorsatisfactoryacceptableadequatein orderup to scratchup to the markup to standardup to parcompetentnot badall rightexcellentsuperboutstandingmagnificentof the highest qualityof the highest standardexceptionalmarvelouswonderfulfirst-ratefirst-classsuperlativesplendidadmirableworthysterlinginformal:supergreatOKhunky-doryA1aceterrifictremendousfantasticfabsupercalifragilisticexpialidocioustop-notchtip-topclassawesomemagicwickedbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingon fleekbeautbonzerinformal, dated:spiffingrippingcrackingtoppingtop-holewizardcapitalchampionswellOpposite bad
   • ▪ strictly adhering to or fulfilling all the principles of a particular cause, religion, or party: "I am the eldest of five in a good Catholic family"
   • 3. possessing or displaying moral virtue: "I've met many good people who made me feel ashamed of my own shortcomings" Similar virtuousrighteousmoralmorally correctethicaluprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedright-thinkingprincipledexemplarycleanlaw-abidinglawfulirreproachableblamelessguiltlessunimpeachablejusthonesthonorableunbribableincorruptibleanticorruptionscrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure as the driven snowwhiter than whitesinlesssaintlysaintlikegodlyangelicinformal:squeaky cleanOpposite wicked
   • ▪ showing kindness: "you are good—thank you" Similar kindkindlykindheartedgood-heartedfriendlyobliginggenerouscharitablemagnanimousgracioussympatheticbenevolentbenignaltruisticunselfishselflessOpposite unkind
   • ▪ obedient to rules or conventions: "accustom the child to being rewarded for good behavior" Similar well behavedobedientdutifulwell manneredwell brought uppolitecivilcourteousrespectfuldeferentialmanageablecompliantacquiescenttractablemalleablerightcorrectproperdecorousseemlyappropriatefittingaptsuitableconvenientexpedientfavorableauspiciouspropitiousopportunefelicitoustimelywell judgedwell timedarchaic:meetseasonableOpposite naughty
   • ▪ used to address or refer to people, especially in a patronizing or humorous way: "the good people of the city were disconcerted"
   • ▪ commanding respect: "he was concerned with establishing and maintaining his good name" Similar virtuousrighteousmoralmorally correctethicaluprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedright-thinkingprincipledexemplarycleanlaw-abidinglawfulirreproachableblamelessguiltlessunimpeachablejusthonesthonorableunbribableincorruptibleanticorruptionscrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure as the driven snowwhiter than whitesinlesssaintlysaintlikegodlyangelicinformal:squeaky cleanOpposite wicked
   • ▪ belonging or relating to a high social class: "he comes from a good family" Similar virtuousrighteousmoralmorally correctethicaluprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedright-thinkingprincipledexemplarycleanlaw-abidinglawfulirreproachableblamelessguiltlessunimpeachablejusthonesthonorableunbribableincorruptibleanticorruptionscrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure as the driven snowwhiter than whitesinlesssaintlysaintlikegodlyangelicinformal:squeaky cleanOpposite wicked
   • 4. giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying: "the streets fill up with people looking for a good time" Similar enjoyablepleasantagreeablepleasingpleasurabledelightfulgreatnicelovelyamusingdivertingjollymerrylivelyfestivecheerfulconvivialcongenialsociableinformal:superfantasticfabulousfabterrificgloriousgrandmagicout of this worldcoolbrilliantbrillsmashingpeachyneatduckybeautbonzerinformal, dated:capitalwizardcorkingspiffingrippingtop-holetoppingchampionbeezerswellrare:frabjousOpposite terrible
   • ▪ pleasant to look at; attractive: "you're looking pretty good"
   • ▪ (of clothes) smart and suitable for formal wear: "he went upstairs to change out of his good suit" Similar bestfinestnewestnicenicestsmartsmartestspecialpartySundayformalinformal:dressyOpposite casualscruffy
   • 5. thorough: "have a good look around"
   • ▪ used to emphasize that a number is at least as great as one claims: "they're a good twenty years younger" Similar wholefullentirecompletesolidnot less thanat least
   • ▪ used to emphasize a following adjective: "we had a good long hug"
   • ▪ fairly large: "there's a good chance that we may be able to help you" Similar considerablesizeablesubstantialappreciablesignificantgoodlytolerablefairreasonabletidyheftyampleplentifulabundantsuperabundantgreatlargelavishprofusegenerousmarkednoticeableinformal:not to be sneezed atOKliterary:plenteousOpposite small
   • 6. (of a ticket) valid: "the ticket is good for travel from May to September" Similar validgenuineauthenticlegitimatesoundbona fideconvincingpersuasiveforcefulstrikingtellingpotentpowerfulstrongcogentcompellingtrenchantweightyimportantmeaningfulinfluentialOpposite bad
   • ▪ reliably providing: "they found him good for a laugh"
   • ▪ sufficient to pay for: "his money was good for a bottle of whiskey"
   • 7. used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger: "good heavens!"

   noun

   • 1. that which is morally right; righteousness: "a mysterious balance of good and evil" Similar virtuerighteousnessvirtuousnessgoodnessmoralityethicalnessuprightnessupstandingnessintegrityprincipledignityrectituderightnesshonestytruthtruthfulnesshonorincorruptibilityprobityproprietyworthinessworthmeritirreproachablenessblamelessnesspuritypurenesslack of corruptionjusticejustnessfairnessOpposite wickedness
   • 2. benefit or advantage to someone or something: "he convinces his father to use his genius for the good of mankind" Similar benefitadvantageprofitgaininterestwelfarewell-beingenjoymentsatisfactioncomforteaseconveniencehelpaidassistanceuseusefulnessavailservicebehalfOpposite disadvantage

   adverb

   • 1. well: informal "my mother could never cook this good"

   Word Origin Old Englishgōd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch goed and German gut.

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   Good definition: morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious. See examples of GOOD used in a sentence.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGOOD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · 1. adjective. Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together. I know they would have a better life here. 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.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgood adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Check pronunciation: good. Definition of good adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGOOD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ɡʊd / us better | best. good adjective (PLEASANT) Add to word list. A1. enjoyable, pleasant, or interesting: a good book. Did you have a good time at the party? Fewer examples. There's a good film on TV tonight. "Did you have a good holiday ?" "Yes, thanks ." We should make the most of this good weather.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgood noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of good noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › goodGood - definition of good by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor: a good experience; good news from the hospital. 2. a. Having the qualities that are desirable or distinguishing in a particular thing: a good exterior paint; a good joke. b. Serving the desired purpose or end; suitable: Is this a good dress for the party? 3. a.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › goodGood Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Noun. Adverb. Idiom. Filter. adjective. best, better, better 1. Being positive or desirable in nature; not bad or poor. A good experience; good news from the hospital. American Heritage. Suitable to a purpose; effective; efficient. A lamp good to read by. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.