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Good

🔄 Synonyms of "Good"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
benevolentHaving a disposition to do good.
keenverb(chiefly Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
adeptnounOne fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
virtuousFull of virtue; having excellent moral character.
proficientnounGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
graciouskind and warmly courteous
ampleLarge; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
coolverb(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
closenoun(physical) To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
beneficialnounHelpful or good to something or someone.
greatnoun(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.
kindnounHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
secureverbFree from attack or danger; protected.
seriousImportant; weighty; not insignificant.
hotverbRelating to heat and conditions which produce it.
finenounSenses referring to subjective quality.
operativenounFunctional, in working order.
rightnounComplying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true. See also the interjection senses below.
skilledHaving or showing skill; skillful.
suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
niceverb(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
swellnoun(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
justnounMorally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
completeverb(transitive) To make whole or entire.
fullnounContaining the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

↔️ Antonyms of "Good"

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WordDefinition
malevolentHaving or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.
evilnounIntending to harm; malevolent.
wickedEvil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
maliciousIntending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.
badnounOf low quality.
illnounIndicative of unkind or malevolent intentions; harsh, cruel.
badlyIn a bad manner.
poorlyIn a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.
badnessnounThe quality or degree of being bad.
evilnessnounThe quality or state of being evil.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Good"

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WordDefinition
reputableHaving a good reputation; honourable.
beneficentGiven to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
respectableDeserving respect.
honorableBehaving in a manner that shows honor; decent, having integrity.
worthyHaving worth, merit, or value.
virtuousFull of virtue; having excellent moral character.
dependableAble, or easily able to be depended on.
well-behavedHaving good manners and acting properly; conforming to standards of good behaviour.
estimableWorthy of esteem; admirable.
beneficialHelpful or good to something or someone.
suitableHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
well(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
acceptableWorthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.
good enoughacceptable, adequate for the purpose (though imperfect)
satisfactoryCausing satisfaction; agreeable or pleasant; satisfying.
not bad(litotes) Reasonably good; almost good; mediocre.
advantageousBeing of advantage, beneficial.
proficientGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
adeptWell skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient
expertExtraordinary capable or knowledgeable.

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