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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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   very satisfactory, enjoyable, pleasant, or interesting: a good book. Did you have a good time at the party? The weather has been really good for the time of year. I've just had some very good news. it is good to It's so good to see you after all this time! Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. giving pleasure and holding your attention.

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

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   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.

4. 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.

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

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   If something is good for you, it fits you well, or is healthy for you to eat. A long walk through a crowded city is good for someone who likes people-watching, but if you are a misanthrope and you hate people, that wouldn't be so good.

6. 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.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › goodGOOD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. , bet·ter, best. morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man. Synonyms: upright, exemplary, worthy, meritorious, conscientious, moral, pure. satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher; good health. Synonyms: admirable, outstanding, adequate. of high quality; excellent. right; proper; fit:

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

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   1.adjective A1. 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 A1. Good means of a high quality, standard, or level.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of good – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgood noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    good / goodness good / goodness. The noun good means actions and behaviour that are morally right. You can talk about a person doing good: The charity does a lot of good. He wanted to use his power and influence for good. Goodness is the quality of being good. You can talk about a person’s goodness: Her goodness shone through.

11. 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.