good
- adjective
- /ɡʊd/
- They had a good time at the beach, swimming and playing volleyball.
- have a good time
- feel good
- good news
It's so funny and so good and I don't see it.
- It's so funny and so good and I don't see it.
- But anyway, good to be here with you today.
- It's like how to ruin a good thing so fucking fast.
- Just lie in there and enjoy a nice good old rest.
- And it was, it was unbelievably good that we were left alone.
- But maybe they'll see a good sunset up there and bear it.
- And we're going to have a good old sit down.
Examples
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Then have a good time.
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Man, that felt good and it was great.
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And yeah, this looked so good all day long.
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And we're going to have a good old sit down.
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Yo that looks so good, Oh my God.
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Well, this thing is pretty good, right?
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I have some good news.
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Wow, this smells so good, like a soft rose kind of scent.
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We are a family, and like any family, we have our good days and not-so-good days.
Academic text (2011) -
Halle Berry looks good in every photo.
Synonyms
Being pleasant and enjoyable to experience
Very good and likely to make you feel happy or amazed
Very pleasant to look at or to be with
Pleasing to look at or enjoy and making people interested
Giving a gentle feeling of enjoyment
Having a nice face or body that people find attractive
Makes people like it, for example a friendly smile or a new idea
Worth having because many people want it
Pleasant to do or experience
Giving a pleasant feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction
Causing a feeling of enjoyment or happiness
Pleasant to be with or to experience
A bit more than average in size, amount, or quality
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
A short response to show you are happy for someone or that you do not really care
- Informal
A person who thinks carefully and makes sensible choices
- Informal
To respond equally strongly when someone attacks or criticizes you
- Informal
Having a very strong taste that makes you want to eat every last bit
- Literature
People in society who are important, respected, and have power
- Informal
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
A white man often in the southern US who is friendly but supports his group and resists change
- Slur
A white man from the southern US who is friendly but often has unfair views and favors other men
- Slur
A white man from the southern US who is friendly, loyal to his group, and sometimes intolerant
How Pleasant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Good comes from the old word gōd, meaning 'pleasant' or 'benefit', and people used it for things that please or help; so calling an event or meal good means it was enjoyable or satisfying.