good synonyms

good

modif.

  1. Moral

    upright, honorable, charitable; see moral 1, righteous 1.

  2. Kind

    considerate, tolerant, generous; see kind 1.

  3. Proper

    suitable, becoming, desirable; see fit 1, 2.

  4. Reliable

    trustworthy, dependable, loyal; see reliable 2.

  5. Sound

    safe, solid, stable; see reliable 1, 2.

  6. Pleasant

    agreeable, satisfying, enjoyable; see pleasant 1, 2.

  7. Honorable

    worthy, reputable, respectable; see noble 1, 2.

  8. Helpful

    beneficial, salutary, useful; see helpful 1.

  9. Qualified

    suited, competent, suitable; see able 1, 2.

  10. Skillful

    skilled, expert, qualified; see able 2.

  11. Of approved quality

    choice, select, high-grade; see excellent.

  12. Healthy

    sound, normal, vigorous; see healthy 1.

  13. Obedient

    dutiful, tractable, well-behaved; see obedient 1.

  14. Genuine

    valid, real, sound; see genuine 1.

  15. Thorough

    fussy, meticulous, painstaking; see careful.

  16. Orthodox

    conforming, regular, strict; see conventional 2, 3.

  17. Fresh

    unspoiled, uncontaminated, undecayed; see fresh 5.

  18. Considerable

    great, big, immeasurable; see large 1, much 2.

  19. Favorable

    approving, commendatory, commending; see favorable 3.

  20. Adequate

    sufficient, ample, satisfying; see enough 1.

  21. Sound, as an asset

    valid, cashable, backed, not void, not counterfeit, worth it, safe, guaranteed, warranted, cleared, not debased, certified, not outlawed.

as good as

in effect, virtually, nearly; see almost.

good and*
make good

fulfill, satisfy the requirement(s), accomplish; see satisfy 3.

no good

useless, valueless, unserviceable; see worthless 1.

good

n.

  1. A benefit

    welfare, gain, asset; see advantage 3.

  2. That which is morally approved

    ethic, merit, ideal; see virtue 1.

  3. Good people

    the virtuous, the pious, children of light, the elect, men of good will, philanthropists, God-fearing people, law-abiding citizens, enemies of darkness, just men.

come to no good

come to a bad end, get into trouble, have difficulty; see fail 1.

for good and all*
to the good

favorable, advantageous, beneficial; see profitable.

Antonyms rascal*, the wicked, the sinful.

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