good
∞
1.0
- adjective
- /ɡʊd/
:
bueno
- She is known for her good character and always helps others in need.
- good and evil
- good intentions
- in good faith
But I think I'm either lawful good or neutral good.
- But I think I'm either lawful good or neutral good.
- Why, if God is good, is there evil in the world?
- How can you say that that person is not a good person, right?
- And Jesus says good, why do you call me good?
- But you can't be a good person without having virtue.
- And Jesus replies, why do you call me good when only the Father is good?
- Everything else that was good is good primarily in terms of virtue.
- But I would not say that he is a good, wholesome, honest Christian person.
- Churchill in many ways was not a good man.
- I said she's she's good because she is withholding from doing that deed.
- And I wrote back, Sir, I can't do that in good conscience because I do not believe it's true.
- Because I she knew he was a good person.
- See, being morally good is only good for the society, not good for the human being.
- High margin but but not not good morals.
- But it's just all, everything bad is good and everything good will be bad.
Examples
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He was a good guy.
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You are good.
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How can you say that that person is not a good person, right?
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It's not just the right thing to do, it's the good thing to do.
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Why, if God is good, is there evil in the world?
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Why is it that people with good hearts end up getting hurt the most?
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Bye bye, Aaron, be a good boy.
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She likes me for me 'cause I'm a good person.
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"At the time, I don't think they realized how good they had it," Bauer said.
Academic text (2013) -
He's controversial, and he's just not a good person.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Being kind and polite to others
∞
3.7
Concerned with ideas of right and wrong in people's actions
305
1.6
Socially acceptable and proper for a situation
280
4.1
Following rules about what is right and wrong in people's actions
274
3.6
Having high moral qualities and kind intentions
260
4.7
Acting in a morally good way that people see as fair
253
3.7
A person who behaves in a morally good way and deserves respect
212
1.4
Morally good and not involved in sexual activity
114
3.0
Seen by people as good and socially acceptable
87
3.3
Having good qualities that make people respect you
35
4.3
Being morally good and doing what is right
15
4.0
Behaving honestly and following strong moral rules
15
2.8
Being kind and willing to help other people
9
1.1
Fair and morally right
4
7.0
Worthy of respect and admiration
1
5.3
Honest and unwilling to take bribes
Being kind and generous and ready to forgive and help others
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
92
5.8
A short response to show you are happy for someone or that you do not really care
- Informal
5
5.9
A person who thinks carefully and makes sensible choices
- Informal
3
7.4
To respond equally strongly when someone attacks or criticizes you
- Informal
1
8.6
Having a very strong taste that makes you want to eat every last bit
- Literature
1
7.5
People in society who are important, respected, and have power
- Informal
1
7.4
Something you say when you do not know the answer any more than the other person does
- Archaic
A small gesture, like a nod or smile, that shows agreement and tells someone to act
- Specialized
When people use bad money, they keep better money and it disappears
An unclear thing that does not help you understand or decide
Compounds
- Slur
10
9.1
A white man often in the southern US who is friendly but supports his group and resists change
- Slur
7
9.9
A white man from the southern US who is friendly but often has unfair views and favors other men
- Slur
1
9.9
A white man from the southern US who is friendly, loyal to his group, and sometimes intolerant
How Moral
Surface Forms
Etymology
Good comes from the old word gōd, meaning 'what is right or beneficial', and people used it for actions that help others; so calling someone good for their moral behaviour means they do what is right and helpful.