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Definitions for Good

[1] morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.
[2] satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree: a good teacher; good health.
[3] of high quality; excellent.
[4] right; proper; fit: It is good that you are here. His credentials are good.
[5] well-behaved: a good child.
[6] kind, beneficent, or friendly: to do a good deed.
[7] honorable or worthy; in good standing: a good name.
[8] educated and refined: She has a good background.
[9] financially sound or safe: His credit is good.
[10] genuine; not counterfeit: a good quarter.
[11] sound or valid: good judgment; good reasons.
[12] reliable; dependable; responsible: good advice.
[13] healthful; beneficial: Fresh fruit is good for you.
[14] in excellent condition; healthy: good teeth.
[15] not spoiled or tainted; edible; palatable: The meat was still good after three months in the freezer.
[16] favorable; propitious: good news.
[17] cheerful; optimistic; amiable: in good spirits.
[18] free of distress or pain; comfortable: to feel good after surgery.
[19] agreeable; pleasant: Have a good time.
[20] attractive; handsome: She has a good figure.
[21] (of the complexion) smooth; free from blemish.
[22] close or intimate; warm: She's a good friend of mine.
[23] sufficient or ample: a good supply.
[24] advantageous; satisfactory for the purpose: a good day for fishing.
[25] competent or skillful; clever: a good manager; good at arithmetic.
[26] skillfully or expertly done: a really good job; a good play.
[27] conforming to rules of grammar, usage, etc.; correct: good English.
[28] socially proper: good manners.
[29] remaining available to one: Don't throw good money after bad.
[30] comparatively new or of relatively fine quality: Don't play in the mud in your good clothes.
[31] finest or most dressy: He wore his good suit to the office today.
[32] full: a good day's journey away.
[33] fairly large or great: a good amount.
[34] free from precipitation or cloudiness: good weather.
[35] Medicine/Medical . (of a patient's condition) having stable and normal vital signs, being conscious and comfortable, and having excellent appetite, mobility, etc.
[36] fertile; rich: good soil.
[37] loyal: a good Democrat.
[38] (of a return or service in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) landing within the limits of a court or section of a court.
[39] Informal . (used when declining an offer or suggestion, as to communicate that one is already satisfied): "More coffee?" "No thanks, I’m good!"
[40] 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.
[41] (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.”
[42] favorably regarded (used as an epithet for a ship, town, etc.): the good ship Syrena.
[43] profit or advantage; worth; benefit: What good will that do? We shall work for the common good.
[44] excellence or merit; kindness: to do good.
[45] moral righteousness; virtue: to be a power for good.
[46] (especially in the grading of U.S. beef) an official grade below that of “choice.”
[47] 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 . the genuine article. 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.
[48] the good, the ideal of goodness or morality. good things or persons collectively.
[49] (used as an expression of approval or satisfaction): Good! Now we can all go home.
[50] Informal . well1(defs 1–3, 8) : I wish I could cook this good! Yes, we knew him pretty good.
[51] as good as . as1(def 20) .
[52] come to no good , to end in failure or as a failure: Her jealous relatives said that she would come to no good.
[53] for good , finally and permanently; forever: to leave the country for good. Also for good and all.
[54] good and , Informal . very; completely; exceedingly: This soup is good and hot.
[55] 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!
[56] good full , Nautical . (of a sail or sails) well filled, especially when sailing close to the wind; clean full; rap full.
[57] 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.
[58] no good , without value or merit; worthless; contemptible: The check was no good.
[59] 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.
[60] having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not negative, bad or mediocre a good idea ; a good teacher
[61] morally excellent or admirable; virtuous; righteous a good man (as collective noun; preceded by the ) the good
[62] suitable or efficient for a purpose a good secretary ; a good winter coat
[63] beneficial or advantageous vegetables are good for you
[64] not ruined or decayed; sound or whole the meat is still good
[65] kindly, generous, or approving you are good to him
[66] right or acceptable your qualifications are good for the job
[67] rich and fertile good land
[68] valid or genuine I would not do this without good reason
[69] honourable or held in high esteem a good family
[70] commercially or financially secure, sound, or safe good securities ; a good investment
[71] (of a draft) drawn for a stated sum
[72] (of debts) expected to be fully paid
[73] clever, competent, or talented he's good at science
[74] obedient or well-behaved a good dog
[75] reliable, safe, or recommended a good make of clothes
[76] affording material pleasure or indulgence the good things in life ; the good life
[77] having a well-proportioned, beautiful, or generally fine appearance a good figure ; a good complexion
[78] complete; full I took a good look round the house
[79] propitious; opportune a good time to ask the manager for a rise
[80] satisfying or gratifying a good rest
[81] comfortable did you have a good night?
[82] newest or of the best quality to keep the good plates for important guests
[83] fairly large, extensive, or long a good distance away
[84] sufficient; ample we have a good supply of food
[85] US (of meat) of the third government grade, above standard and below choice
[86] serious or intellectual good music
[87] used in a traditional description the good ship ``America''
[88] used in polite or patronizing phrases or to express anger (often intended ironically) how is your good lady? ; look here, my good man!
[89] a good one an unbelievable assertion a very funny joke
[90] as good as virtually; practically it's as good as finished
[91] as good as gold excellent; very good indeed
[92] be as good as to or be so good as to would you please
[93] come good to recover and perform well after a bad start or setback
[94] good and informal (intensifier) good and mad
[95] (intensifier; used in mild oaths) good grief! ; good heavens!
[96] an exclamation of approval, agreement, pleasure, etc
[97] moral or material advantage or use; benefit or profit for the good of our workers ; what is the good of worrying?
[98] positive moral qualities; goodness; virtue; righteousness; piety
[99] (sometimes capital) moral qualities seen as a single abstract entity we must pursue the Good
[100] a good thing
[101] economics a commodity or service that satisfies a human need
[102] for good or for good and all forever; permanently I have left them for good
[103] make 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)
[104] good on you or good for you well done, well said, etc: a term of congratulation
[105] get any good of or get some good of Irish 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

Words related to Good

great, satisfying, exceptional, positive, acceptable, satisfactory, valuable, superb, marvelous, bad, wonderful, favorable, excellent, respectable, honest, useful, talented, efficient, reliable, able

Words nearby Good

goo, goo-goo, goober, gooby, gooch, good, good afternoon, good and, good around, good as done, as, good as gold, as

Origin of Good

before 900; Middle English (adj., adv., and noun); Old English gōd (adj.); cognate with Dutch goed, German gut, Old Norse gōthr, Gothic goths

Words that may be confused with Good

good, well, (see, usage, note, at, the, current, entry)

Other words from Good

qua·si-good , adjective

Word origin for Good

Old English gōd; related to Old Norse gōthr, Old High German guot good

Synonyms for Good

acceptable, bad, excellent, exceptional, favorable, great, marvelous, positive, satisfactory, satisfying, superb, valuable, wonderful, ace, boss, bully, capital, choice, crack, nice, pleasing, prime, rad, sound, spanking, sterling, super, superior, welcome, worthy, admirable, agreeable, commendable, congenial, deluxe, first-class, first-rate, gnarly, gratifying, honorable, neat, precious, recherché, reputable, select, shipshape, splendid, stupendous, super-eminent, super-excellent, tip-top, up to snuff