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good
[good]
adjective
morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious.
a good man.
satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree.
a good teacher;
good health.
of high quality; excellent.
right; proper; fit.
It is good that you are here.
His credentials are good.
well-behaved.
a good child.
kind, beneficent, or friendly.
to do a good deed.
honorable or worthy; in good standing.
a good name.
educated and refined.
She has a good background.
financially sound or safe.
His credit is good.
genuine; not counterfeit.
a good quarter.
sound or valid.
good judgment;
good reasons.
reliable; dependable; responsible.
good advice.
healthful; beneficial.
Fresh fruit is good for you.
in excellent condition; healthy.
good teeth.
not spoiled or tainted; edible; palatable.
The meat was still good after three months in the freezer.
favorable; propitious.
good news.
cheerful; optimistic; amiable.
in good spirits.
free of distress or pain; comfortable.
to feel good after surgery.
agreeable; pleasant.
Have a good time.
attractive; handsome.
She has a good figure.
(of the complexion) smooth; free from blemish.
close or intimate; warm.
She's a good friend of mine.
sufficient or ample.
a good supply.
advantageous; satisfactory for the purpose.
a good day for fishing.
competent or skillful; clever.
a good manager;
good at arithmetic.
skillfully or expertly done.
a really good job;
a good play.
conforming to rules of grammar, usage, etc.; correct.
good English.
socially proper.
good manners.
remaining available to one.
Don't throw good money after bad.
comparatively new or of relatively fine quality.
Don't play in the mud in your good clothes.
finest or most dressy.
He wore his good suit to the office today.
full.
a good day's journey away.
fairly large or great.
a good amount.
free from precipitation or cloudiness.
good weather.
Medicine/Medical., (of a patient's condition) having stable and normal vital signs, being conscious and comfortable, and having excellent appetite, mobility, etc.
fertile; rich.
good soil.
loyal.
a good political party member.
(of a return or service in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) landing within the limits of a court or section of a court.
Informal., (used when declining an offer or suggestion, as to communicate that one is already satisfied).
"More coffee?" "No thanks, I’m good!"
Horse Racing., (of the surface of a track) drying after a rain so as to be still slightly sticky.
This horse runs best on a good track.
(of meat, especially beef ) noting or pertaining to the specific grade below “choice,” containing more lean muscle and less edible fat than “prime” or “choice.”
favorably regarded (used as an epithet for a ship, town, etc.).
the good ship Syrena.
noun
profit or advantage; worth; benefit.
What good will that do?
We shall work for the common good.
excellence or merit; kindness.
to do good.
moral righteousness; virtue.
to be a power for good.
(especially in the grading of U.S. beef) an official grade below that of “choice.”
goods,
possessions, especially movable effects or personal property.
articles of trade; wares; merchandise.
canned goods.
Informal., what has been promised or is expected.
to deliver the goods.
Informal., items that are authentic rather than imitation; the genuine article.
If you want real pearls, we have the goods.
Informal., evidence of guilt, as stolen articles.
to catch someone with the goods.
cloth or textile material.
top-quality linen goods.
Chiefly British., merchandise sent by land, rather than by water or air.
the good,
the ideal of goodness or morality.
good things or persons collectively.
interjection
(used as an expression of approval or satisfaction).
Good! Now we can all go home.
adverb
Informal., well.
I wish I could cook this good!
Yes, we knew him pretty good.
good
/ ɡʊd /
adjective
having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not negative, bad or mediocre
a good idea
a good teacher
morally excellent or admirable; virtuous; righteous
a good man
( as collective noun; preceded by the )
the good
suitable or efficient for a purpose
a good secretary
a good winter coat
beneficial or advantageous
vegetables are good for you
not ruined or decayed; sound or whole
the meat is still good
kindly, generous, or approving
you are good to him
right or acceptable
your qualifications are good for the job
rich and fertile
good land
valid or genuine
I would not do this without good reason
honourable or held in high esteem
a good family
commercially or financially secure, sound, or safe
good securities
a good investment
(of a draft) drawn for a stated sum
(of debts) expected to be fully paid
clever, competent, or talented
he's good at science
obedient or well-behaved
a good dog
reliable, safe, or recommended
a good make of clothes
affording material pleasure or indulgence
the good things in life
the good life
having a well-proportioned, beautiful, or generally fine appearance
a good figure
a good complexion
complete; full
I took a good look round the house
propitious; opportune
a good time to ask the manager for a rise
satisfying or gratifying
a good rest
comfortable
did you have a good night?
newest or of the best quality
to keep the good plates for important guests
fairly large, extensive, or long
a good distance away
sufficient; ample
we have a good supply of food
(of meat) of the third government grade, above standard and below choice
serious or intellectual
good music
used in a traditional description
the good ship ``America''
used in polite or patronizing phrases or to express anger (often intended ironically)
how is your good lady?
look here, my good man!
an unbelievable assertion
a very funny joke
virtually; practically
it's as good as finished
excellent; very good indeed
would you please
to recover and perform well after a bad start or setback
informal, (intensifier)
good and mad
(intensifier; used in mild oaths)
good grief!
good heavens!
interjection
an exclamation of approval, agreement, pleasure, etc
noun
moral or material advantage or use; benefit or profit
for the good of our workers
what is the good of worrying?
positive moral qualities; goodness; virtue; righteousness; piety
(sometimes capital) moral qualities seen as a single abstract entity
we must pursue the Good
a good thing
economics a commodity or service that satisfies a human need
forever; permanently
I have left them for good
to recompense or repair damage or injury
to be successful
to demonstrate or prove the truth of (a statement or accusation)
to secure and retain (a position)
to effect or fulfil (something intended or promised)
well done, well said, etc: a term of congratulation
to handle to good effect
I never got any good of this machine
to understand properly
I could never get any good of him
to receive cooperation from
Usage
Other Word Forms
- goodish adjective
- quasi-good adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of good1
Word History and Origins
Origin of good1
Idioms and Phrases
come to no good, to end in failure or as a failure.
Her jealous relatives said that she would come to no good.
for good, finally and permanently; forever: Also for good and all.
to leave the country for good.
good and, very; completely; exceedingly.
This soup is good and hot.
good full, (of a sail or sails) well filled, especially when sailing close to the wind; clean full; rap full.
to the good,
generally advantageous.
That's all to the good, but what do I get out of it?
richer in profit or gain.
When he withdrew from the partnership, he was several thousand dollars to the good.
as good as. as.
no good, without value or merit; worthless; contemptible.
The check was no good.
make good,
to make recompense for; repay.
to implement an agreement; fulfill.
to be successful.
to substantiate; verify.
to carry out; accomplish; execute.
The convicts made good their getaway.
good for,
certain to repay (money owed) because of integrity, financial stability, etc.
the equivalent in value of.
Two thousand stamps are good for one coffeepot.
able to survive or continue functioning for (the length of time or the distance indicated).
These tires are good for another 10,000 miles.
valid or in effect for (the length of time indicated).
a license good for one year.
(used as an expression of approval).
Good for you!
More idioms and phrases containing good
- bad (good) sort
- but good
- do any good
- do good
- do one good
- for good
- for good measure
- get on someone's good side
- get out while the getting is good
- give a good account of oneself
- give as good as one gets
- goodness
- goods
- have a good command of
- have a good mind to
- have a good thing going
- have a good time
- hold good
- ill wind (that blows nobody any good)
- in (good) condition
- in all good conscience
- in bad (good) faith
- in due course (all in good time)
- in good
- in good hands
- in good part
- in good spirits
- in good time
- in good with
- in someone's good graces
- keep (good) time
- make good
- make good time
- make someone look good
- miss is as good as a mile
- never had it so good
- no good
- no news is good news
- not the only fish (other good fish) in the sea
- on good terms
- on one's best (good) behavior
- one good turn deserves another
- put in a good word
- put to good use
- show someone a good time
- show to (good) advantage
- so far so good
- stand in good stead
- take in good part
- throw good money after bad
- to good purpose
- to the good
- too good to be true
- too much of a good thing
- turn to (good account)
- up to no good
- well and good
- what's the good of
- with good grace
- world of good
- your guess is as good as mine
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He is, however, at least slightly better dressed than a peasant screaming invectives in a whiny British accent.
"Bad news looks like good news, at least this morning."
"Growth that may seem impossible today can be unlocked with new ideas, better technology and greater innovation," Tesla chair Robyn Denholm said.
Just four years ago Raheem Sterling was widely regarded as England's best player in their run to the Euro 2020 final.
It also offers warehouse-style display shelves packed with goods like lip balm, perfume, false nails and foot cream.
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Related Words
When To Use
Gooder is not listed as a word in this dictionary. It's not commonly used as a comparative form of good, nor is it commonly used in any other way. However, gooder is occasionally used as a humorous, informal comparative form of good.Good is an irregular adjective. The accepted comparative form is better and the accepted superlative form is best. Note: Just because a word doesn’t appear in the dictionary doesn’t necessarily mean it’s “not a word.” Some people may use it, and if enough people start using it regularly, it may be added to the dictionary.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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