[adverb] (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-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good" Synonyms:well
[adverb] in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good" Synonyms:thoroughly, soundly
[noun] benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?"
[noun] moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people" Synonyms:ness
[noun] that which is good or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization" Synonyms:ness
[adjective] 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"
[adjective] having the normally expected amount; "gives full measure"; "gives good measure"; "a good mile from here" Synonyms:full
[adjective] morally admirable
[adjective] deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name" Synonyms:estimable, honorable, respectable
[adjective] 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" Synonyms:beneficial
[adjective] superior to the average; "in fine spirits"; "a fine student"; "made good grades"; "morale was good"; "had good weather for the parade" Synonyms:fine
[adjective] agreeable or pleasing; "we all had a good time"; "good manners"
[adjective] of moral excellence; "a genuinely good person"; "a just cause"; "an upright and respectable man"; "the life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous"- Frederick Douglass Synonyms:just, upright, virtuous
[adjective] 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" Synonyms:adept, expert, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful
[adjective] thorough; "had a good workout"; "gave the house a good cleaning"
[adjective] with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" Synonyms:dear, near
[adjective] having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a benevolent nature" Synonyms:benevolent
[adjective] financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment" Synonyms:dependable, safe, secure
[adjective] 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" Synonyms:right, ripe
[adjective] resulting favorably; "its 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" Synonyms:well
[adjective] exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)" Synonyms:effective, in effect, in force
[adjective] feeling healthy and free of aches and pains; "I feel good"
[adjective] capable of pleasing; "good looks"
[adjective] appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book" Synonyms:serious
[adjective] in excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body" Synonyms:sound
[adjective] 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" Synonyms:beneficial, salutary
[adjective] not forged; "a good dollar bill"
[adjective] not left to spoil; "the meat is still good" Synonyms:unspoiled, unspoilt
