good

adjective /ɡʊd/

Of high quality, desirable, or worthy; producing positive results.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "good" include excellent, fine, great, superb, first-rate, quality. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "good"

good — high quality or pleasing

excellentfinegreatsuperbfirst-ratequalityoutstandingtop-notch

good — morally right or virtuous

virtuoushonestethicalprincipledhonorableuprightdecent

good — skilled or competent

skilledcapablecompetenttalentedproficientaccomplishedadept

good — beneficial or advantageous

beneficialfavorableadvantageoushelpfulusefulvaluable

Antonyms for "good"

badpoorinferiormediocresubparlacking

Examples in context

  • She produced a good piece of work that impressed her supervisor.
  • Volunteering is a good way to support your community.
  • He's a good writer — clear, careful, and concise.
Usage note

“Good” is one of the most overused words in English. Replace it with a more precise alternative whenever context allows.