good
nouns
benefit
"for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?"
is a type of (narrower)
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
"the experience gave him the advantage over me"
moral excellence or admirableness
"there is much good to be found in people"
antonym
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
"weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization"
antonym
articles of commerce
adjectives
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"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office"
is similar to
very good
"he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
is similar to
adequately good for the circumstances
"if it's good enough for you it's good enough for me"
is similar to
very good; often used in the negative
"he's hot at math but not so hot at history"
is similar to
compensating for some fault or defect
"the redeeming feature of the plan is its simplicity"; "his saving grace was his sense of humor"
is similar to
(usually of children) someone who behaves in a manner that the speaker believes is correct
"a well-behaved child"
see also
(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
"the best film of the year"; "the best solution"; "the best time for planting"; "wore his best suit"
see also
(comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
"You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din"; "a better coat"; "a better type of car"; "a suit with a better fit"; "a better chance of success"; "produced a better mousetrap"; "she's better in math than in history"
see also
encouraging or approving or pleasing
"a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression"
see also
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
"an obedient soldier"; "obedient children"; "a little man obedient to his wife"; "the obedient colonies...are heavily taxed; the refractory remain unburdened"- Edmund Burke
see also
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
"a respectable woman"
is an attribute of
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
"the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
having the normally expected amount
"gives full measure"; "gives good measure"; "a good mile from here"
morally admirable
is similar to
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
"angelic beneficence"; "a beatific smile"; "a saintly concern for his fellow men"; "my sainted mother"
is similar to
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
"saving faith"; "redemptive (or redeeming) love"
see also
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"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office"
see also
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
"moral sense"; "a moral scrutiny"; "a moral lesson"; "a moral quandary"; "moral convictions"; "a moral life"
see also
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
"the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16
see also
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
"a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause"
deserving of esteem and respect
"all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
is derived from
promoting or enhancing well-being
"an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her"
is derived from
agreeable or pleasing
"we all had a good time"; "good manners"
is similar to
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
"what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty"- George Meredith; "nice manners"; "a nice dress"; "a nice face"; "a nice day"; "had a nice time at the party"; "the corn and tomatoes are nice today"
of moral excellence
"a genuinely good person"; "a just cause"; "an upright and respectable man"
is derived from
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
"adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching"
thorough
"had a good workout"; "gave the house a good cleaning"
is similar to
having every necessary or normal part or component or step
"a complete meal"; "a complete wardrobe"; "a complete set of the Britannica"; "a complete set of china"; "a complete defeat"; "a complete accounting"
with or in a close or intimate relationship
"a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
"a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes"
is derived from
resulting favorably
"it's a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well"
exerting force or influence
"the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)"
capable of pleasing
"good looks"
is similar to
giving pleasure and satisfaction
"a pleasing piece of news"; "pleasing in manner and appearance"
in excellent physical condition
"good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body"
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
"beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air"
is derived from
generally admired
"good taste"
is similar to
showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste
"the discriminating eye of the connoisseur"
adverbs
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
"the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-seasoned dish"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good"
completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
"he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good"
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