Synonyms of good
-
as in pleasant 
-
as in reasonable
-
as in nice
-
as in logical
-
as in okay
-
as in favorable
-
as in loyal
-
as in skilled
-
as in worthy
-
as in suitable
-
as in appropriate
-
as in considerable
-
as in reliable
-
as in accurate
-
as in beautiful
-
as in healthy
-
as in charitable
-
as in adequate
-
as in beneficial
-
as in benefit
-
as in interest
-
as in stock
-
as in qualification
-
as in effects
-
as in fine
-
Try This Instead
-
Example Sentences
-
Phrases Containing
-
Entries Near
-
Related Articles
1
as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
we had a good time at the movies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in nice
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in logical
according to the rules of logic
you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in okay
being to one's liking
that band's music is good
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in favorable
expressing approval
gave the restaurant a good review
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
he's good at math
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
9
as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
she is good enough to win a fellowship
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
that electrician is good at what he does
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
11
as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
those rotten apples aren't good to eat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
12
as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
13
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a car that should be good for another few years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
14
as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
15
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
an actress who always looks good on-screen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
16
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day didn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
17
as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
18
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
19
as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
I am doing this for your own good
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in stock
goods plural
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in qualification
goods plural
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in effects
goods plural
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
things are going good for us
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
a good cause
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of good
Footwear News, 24 June 2025
That looks like a pretty good bet to me, going forward.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Among the many goods offered up to the nearby paisani in the Sunnyside neighborhood were handmade ricotta and scamorza cheese.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023
There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
See All Example Sentences for good
Adjective
What Aggarwal does best is to blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern designs, and this collection was no different — with his modern reinterpretations of vintage Banarasi textiles.
—Footwear News, 24 June 2025
That looks like a pretty good bet to me, going forward.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
If Washington continues to erect significant barriers to foreign goods, its trading partners will seek out other markets, increasing their integration with one another at the expense of American companies.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Among the many goods offered up to the nearby paisani in the Sunnyside neighborhood were handmade ricotta and scamorza cheese.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
Adverb
Our work is paying off, with nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs secured.
—Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023
There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
See All Example Sentences for good
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
Adjective
-
Using a real-life incarceration facility near Geelong in Victoria that had just opened (but wasn’t populated yet), Williams has a setting that’s sunny and modern, not inherently depressing if not exactly pleasant, either.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 June 2025
-
The most pleasant surprise to me was Ohio’s Matt Ponatoski, ranked as the No. 29 QB by 247Sports.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
-
Conrad is a 6-3 defenseman who can skate and has shown reasonable offense in the Q.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
-
Recent verdicts have far exceeded historical benchmarks, and without reasonable limits, runaway jury awards threaten the city’s ability to fund essential services.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Adjective
-
Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
-
Other names that would be nice to see in the mix are Jon Hamm for Your Friends & Neighbors and Melanie Lynskey for Yellowjackets.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
-
While nothing is set in stone yet, this weekend would be the most logical time.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
-
In an interview with People about the move, Bateman said twice that most people listen to podcasts on phones, and therefore the telecom industry is a logical one for podcasters to enter.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
Adjective
-
The odds backcourt mate Will Richard would hear his name called were not nearly as favorable.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
-
One is known as the Brady database — a reference to the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision Brady vs. Maryland, which says prosecutors are required to turn over evidence that could be favorable to a defendant, including evidence of police misconduct.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
-
Fixers are loyal to systems, people and processes—even when they’re broken.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
-
The whole point of Casa Amor, theoretically, is to see whether these couples stay loyal to each other when separated into different villas and pursued by a whole new slate of bombshells.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
Adjective
-
Sallis enters the professional ranks as a skilled guard with a smooth mid-range game, defensive versatility, room to grow as a shooter and playmaker and potential to develop in an NBA organization.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
-
Medicaid also funds the majority of long-term care for seniors in skilled nursing facilities.—
Pia Valvassori,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
Adjective
-
For nature lovers, Le Morne Brabant, the famous peak just across the bay from the resort, and the Black River Gorges National Park are worthy day trip options for some light hiking and taking in the island's legendary sights.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
-
Whether you’re headed to Fairhope or a bit further to the Gulf Coast, Allegri Farm Market is a worthy pit stop just off highway 181.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share