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based on sound reasoning or information<had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation>Synonymscommonsense, hard, informed, just, justified, levelheaded, logical, rational, reasonable, reasoned, sensible, sober, solid, valid, well-foundedRelated Wordsactual, real, true; certain, sure; certified, validated, verified; confirmed, corroborated, substantiated; cogent, convincing, credibleNear Antonymsunsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted; flimsy, implausible, unconvincing, weak; fallacious, false, misledAntonymsgroundless, illogical, invalid, irrational, nonrational, nonsensical, nonvalid, unfounded, ungrounded, uninformed, unjustified, unreasonable, unsound
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conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue<a good person who seldom did wrong><good behavior will earn you the respect of others>Synonymsdecent, ethical, honest, honorable, just, moral, right, righteous, right-minded, straight, upright, virtuousRelated Wordscorrect, decorous, proper, seemly; high-minded, noble, principled; commendable, creditable, exemplary, legitimate; esteemed, law-abiding, reputable, respected, upstanding, worthy; blameless, clean, guiltless, immaculate, incorruptible, innocent, inoffensive, irreproachable, unobjectionable; lily-white, pure, scrupulous, spotless, uncorrupted, unerring; goody-goody, moralistic, sanctimonious, self-righteousNear Antonymsimproper, incorrect, indecorous, naughty, unbecoming, unseemly; corrupt, debased, debauched, degenerate, depraved, dissolute, perverted, reprobate; unprincipled, unscrupulous; atrocious, infamous, villainous; base, low, mean, vicious, vile; blameworthy, objectionable, offensive; iniquitous, nefarious; errant, erring, fallenAntonymsbad, black, dishonest, dishonorable, evil, evil-minded, immoral, indecent, sinful, unethical, unrighteous, wicked, wrong
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according to the rules of logic<you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—itʼs because I said so>— see logical 1
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being to oneʼs liking<that band's music is good>— see satisfactory 1
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expressing approval<gave the restaurant a good review>— see favorable 1
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firm in oneʼs allegiance to someone or something<has a few good friends who stick by her when things get difficult>— see faithful 1
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giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses<we had a good time at the movies>— see pleasant
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having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor<he's good at math>— see proficient
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having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward<she is good enough to win the scholarship>— see worthy
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having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance<that electrician is good at what he does>— see competent
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meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation<those rotten apples arenʼt good to eat>— see fit 1
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showing or expressing acceptance or approval<got good marks at the dog show>— see positive
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sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention<had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection>— see considerable 1
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worthy of one's trust<a car that should be good for another few years>— see dependable
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