good

/ɡo͝od/

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adjective
1. 1.
to be desired or approved of.
"a good quality of life"
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2. 2.
having the qualities required for a particular role.
"the schools here are good"
Similar:
fine
of high quality
of a high standard
quality
superior
satisfactory
acceptable
adequate
in order
up to scratch
up to the mark
up to standard
up to par
competent
not bad
all right
excellent
superb
outstanding
magnificent
of the highest quality
of the highest standard
exceptional
marvelous
wonderful
 first-rate
first-class
superlative
splendid
admirable
worthy
sterling
super
great
OK
hunky-dory
A1
ace
terrific
tremendous
fantastic
fab
top-notch
tip-top
class
awesome
magic
wicked
brilliant
brill
smashing
bosting
on fleek
beaut
bonzer
spiffing
ripping
cracking
topping
top-hole
wizard
capital
champion
swell
 delicious
mouthwatering
appetizing
tasty
flavorsome
flavorful
delectable
toothsome
inviting
enjoyable
palatable
succulent
luscious
rich
sweet
savory
piquant
scrumptious
delish
scrummy
yummy
yum-yum
moreish
peng
finger-licking
nummy
ambrosial
ambrosian
nectareous
nectarean
flavorous
sapid
valid
genuine
authentic
legitimate
sound
bona fide
convincing
 persuasive
forceful
striking
telling
potent
powerful
strong
cogent
compelling
trenchant
weighty
important
meaningful
influential
Opposite:
bad
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noun
1. 1.
that which is morally right; righteousness.
"a mysterious balance of good and evil"
 Similar:
virtue
righteousness
virtuousness
goodness
morality
ethicalness
uprightness
upstandingness
integrity
principle
dignity
rectitude
rightness
honesty
truth
truthfulness
honor
incorruptibility
probity
propriety
worthiness
worth
merit
irreproachableness
blamelessness
purity
pureness
lack of corruption
justice
justness
fairness
Opposite:
wickedness
2. 2.
benefit or advantage to someone or something.
"he convinces his father to use his genius for the good of mankind"
Similar:
benefit
 advantage
profit
gain
interest
welfare
well-being
enjoyment
satisfaction
comfort
ease
convenience
help
aid
assistance
use
usefulness
avail
service
behalf
Opposite:
disadvantage
adverb
INFORMAL
1. well.
"my mother could never cook this good"