GOOD | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English gōd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch goed and German gut

to be desired or approved of

to be desired or approved of

• it's good that he's back to his old self
• a good quality of life
• Good! The more people the better!

having the required qualities; of a high standard

of high standard

• a good restaurant
• his marks are just not good enough

possessing or displaying moral virtue

morally virtuous

• her father was a good man

giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying

enjoyable or satisfying

• the streets fill up with people looking for a good time

thorough

thorough

• now is the time to have a really good clear-up
• have a good look around

valid

valid

• the ticket is good for travel from May to September

used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger

used in exclamations

• good heavens!

that which is morally right; righteousness

righteousness

• a mysterious balance of good and evil

benefit or advantage to someone or something

benefit or advantage

• he convinces his father to use his genius for the good of mankind
• the preservation of old buildings matters because they contribute to the general public good
• he is too clever for his own good

well

well

• my mother could never cook this good
• I'm feeling pretty good, all things considered