Definition of good

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • good is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • good is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • good is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of good


  • that which is pleasing or valuable or useful (noun)

    Examples

    1. weigh the good against the bad
    2. among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization

    Synonyms

    1. goodness
  • articles of commerce (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. commodity
    2. trade good
  • with or in a close or intimate relationship (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a good friend

    Synonyms

    1. dear
    2. near
  • moral excellence or admirableness (noun)

    Examples

    1. there is much good to be found in people

    Synonyms

    1. goodness
  • exerting force or influence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a warranty good for two years

    Synonyms

    1. effective
    2. in effect
    3. in force
  • promoting or enhancing well-being (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the experience was good for her

    Synonyms

    1. beneficial
  • (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') (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the baby can walk pretty good

    Synonyms

    1. well
  • tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a good night's sleep

    Synonyms

    1. salutary
  • appealing to the mind (adjective)

    Examples

    1. good music

    Synonyms

    1. serious
  • of moral excellence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a genuinely good person

    Synonyms

    1. just
    2. upright
  • not left to spoil (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the meat is still good

    Synonyms

    1. unspoiled
    2. unspoilt
  • in excellent physical condition (adjective)

    Examples

    1. good teeth
    2. I still have one good leg

    Synonyms

    1. sound
  • not forged (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a good dollar bill

    Synonyms

    1. honest
  • having the normally expected amount (adjective)

    Examples

    1. gives good measure
    2. a good mile from here

    Synonyms

    1. full
  • completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') (adverb)

    Examples

    1. we beat him good

    Synonyms

    1. soundly
    2. thoroughly
  • deserving of esteem and respect (adjective)

    Examples

    1. ruined the family's good name

    Synonyms

    1. estimable
    2. honorable
    3. respectable
  • resulting favorably (adjective)

    Examples

    1. it's a good thing that I wasn't there
    2. it is good that you stayed

    Synonyms

    1. well
  • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a good mechanic

    Synonyms

    1. adept
    2. expert
    3. practiced
    4. proficient
    5. skilful
    6. skillful
  • financially safe (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a good investment

    Synonyms

    1. dependable
    2. safe
    3. secure
  • most suitable or right for a particular purpose (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a good time to plant tomatoes

    Synonyms

    1. right
    2. ripe
  • agreeable or pleasing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. we all had a good time
    2. good manners
  • benefit (noun)

    Examples

    1. for your own good
    2. what's the good of worrying?
  • capable of pleasing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. good looks
  • generally admired (adjective)

    Examples

    1. good taste
  • having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified (adjective)

    Examples

    1. good news from the hospital
    2. a good report card
    3. when she was good she was very very good
    4. a good knife is one good for cutting
    5. this stump will make a good picnic table
    6. a good check
    7. a good joke
    8. a good exterior paint
    9. a good secretary
    10. a good dress for the office
  • morally admirable (adjective)
  • thorough (adjective)

    Examples

    1. had a good workout
    2. gave the house a good cleaning

See definition of good in Merriam Webster