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   good

   /ɡʊd/

   adjective

   • 1. to be desired or approved of: "it's good that he's back to his old self"
   • ▪ pleasing and welcome: "we've had some good news"
   • ▪ showing approval: "the play had good reviews"
   • 2. having the required qualities; of a high standard: "a good restaurant" Similar fineof high qualityof a high standardqualitysuperiorsatisfactoryacceptableadequatein orderup to scratchup to the markup to standardup to parcompetentnot badall rightexcellentsuperboutstandingmagnificentof the highest qualityof the highest standardexceptionalmarvellouswonderfulfirst-ratefirst-classsuperlativesplendidadmirableworthysterlinginformal:supergreatOKhunky-doryA1aceterrifictremendousfantasticfabsupercalifragilisticexpialidocioustop-notchtip-topclassawesomemagicwickedbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingon fleekbeautbonzerinformal, dated:spiffingrippingcrackingtoppingtop-holewizardcapitalchampionswelldeliciousmouth-wateringappetizingtastyflavoursomeflavourfuldelectabletoothsomeinvitingenjoyablepalatablesucculentlusciousrichsweetsavourypiquantinformal:scrumptiousdelishscrummyyummyyum-yummoreishpengfinger-lickingnummyliterary:ambrosialrare:ambrosiannectareousnectareanflavoroussapidvalidgenuineauthenticlegitimatesoundbona fideconvincingpersuasiveforcefulstrikingtellingpotentpowerfulstrongcogentcompellingtrenchantweightyimportantmeaningfulinfluentialOpposite badbadbad
   • ▪ skilled at doing or dealing with a specified thing: "I'm good at crosswords" Similar capableableproficientadeptadroitaccomplishedseasonedskilfulskilledgiftedtalentedmasterlyvirtuosoexpertknowledgeablequalifiedtrainedinformal:greatmeanwickeddeadlyniftycracksuperacewizardmagiccrackerjackvulgar slang:shit-hot
   • ▪ healthy, strong, or well: "she's not feeling too good" Similar healthyfinesoundtip-tophalehale and heartyheartylustyfitrobuststurdystrongvigorousOpposite poorilldiseased
   • ▪ 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 timedfavourableadvantageousexpedientfelicitouspropitiousauspicioushappyprovidentialarchaic: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 standardexceptionalmarvellouswonderfulfirst-ratefirst-classsuperlativesplendidadmirableworthysterlinginformal:supergreatOKhunky-doryA1aceterrifictremendousfantasticfabsupercalifragilisticexpialidocioustop-notchtip-topclassawesomemagicwickedbrilliantbrillsmashingbostingon fleekbeautbonzerinformal, dated:spiffingrippingcrackingtoppingtop-holewizardcapitalchampionswellOpposite bad
   • ▪ strictly adhering to or fulfilling all the principles of a particular religion or cause: "I am the eldest of five in a good Catholic family"
   • 3. possessing or displaying moral virtue: "her father was a good man" Similar virtuousrighteousmoralmorally correctethicaluprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedright-thinkingprincipledexemplarycleanlaw-abidinglawfulirreproachableblamelessguiltlessunimpeachablejusthonesthonourableunbribableincorruptibleanti-corruptionscrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure as the driven snowwhiter than whitesinlesssaintlysaintlikegodlyangelicinformal:squeaky cleanOpposite wicked
   • ▪ showing kindness: "it was good of you to come" Similar kindkindlykind-heartedgood-heartedfriendlyobliginggenerouscharitablemagnanimousgracioussympatheticbenevolentbenignaltruisticunselfishselflessOpposite unkind
   • ▪ obedient to rules or conventions: "accustom the child to being rewarded for good behaviour" Similar well behavedobedientdutifulwell manneredwell brought uppolitecivilcourteousrespectfuldeferentialmanageablecompliantacquiescenttractablemalleablerightcorrectproperdecorousseemlyappropriatefittingaptsuitableconvenientexpedientfavourableauspiciouspropitiousopportunefelicitoustimelywell judgedwell timedarchaic:meetseasonableOpposite naughty
   • ▪ used to address or refer to people in a courteous, patronizing, or ironic way: "a man very like your good self, in fact"
   • ▪ commanding respect: "he was concerned with establishing and maintaining his good name" Similar virtuousrighteousmoralmorally correctethicaluprightupstandinghigh-mindedright-mindedright-thinkingprincipledexemplarycleanlaw-abidinglawfulirreproachableblamelessguiltlessunimpeachablejusthonesthonourableunbribableincorruptibleanti-corruptionscrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure 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-abidinglawfulirreproachableblamelessguiltlessunimpeachablejusthonesthonourableunbribableincorruptibleanti-corruptionscrupulousreputabledecentrespectablenobleloftyelevatedworthytrustworthymeritoriouspraiseworthycommendableadmirablelaudablepurepure 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: "now is the time to have a really good clear-up"
   • ▪ 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 or adverb: "we had a good long hug"
   • ▪ fairly large in number, amount, or size: "the match attracted a good crowd" Similar considerablesizeablesubstantialappreciablesignificantgoodlytolerablefairreasonabletidyheftyampleplentifulabundantsuperabundantgreatlargelavishprofusegenerousmarkednoticeableinformal:not to be sneezed atOKliterary:plenteousOpposite small
   • 6. valid: "the ticket is good for travel from May to September" Similar validgenuineauthenticlegitimatesoundbona fideconvincingpersuasiveforcefulstrikingtellingpotentpowerfulstrongcogentcompellingtrenchantweightyimportantmeaningfulinfluentialOpposite bad
   • ▪ likely to provide: "she's always good for a laugh"
   • ▪ sufficient to pay for: "his money was good for a bottle of whisky"
   • 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 virtuerighteousnessvirtuousnessgoodnessmoralityethicalnessuprightnessupstandingnessintegrityprincipledignityrectituderightnesshonestytruthtruthfulnesshonourincorruptibilityprobityproprietyworthinessworthmeritirreproachablenessblamelessnesspuritypurenesslack 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.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOOD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GOOD definition: 1. very satisfactory, enjoyable, pleasant, or interesting: 2. used when saying goodbye to someone…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › goodGood Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GOOD is of a favorable character or tendency. How to use good in a sentence. Good vs. Well: Usage Guide

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

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › goodGood - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of good. adjective. having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified. “ good news from the hospital”. “a good report card”. “when she was good she was very very good”. “a good knife is one good for cutting”. “this stump will make a good picnic table”. “a good check”.

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

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

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

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   If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right.

8. 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.

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

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   GOOD definition: 1. enjoyable, pleasant, or interesting: 2. of a high quality or level: 3. successful, or able to…. Learn more.

10. 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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › goodgood - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English | LDOCE

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    good meaning, definition, what is good: of a high standard or quality: Learn more.