'Good' definitions:

(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'); "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-seasoned dish"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good" [syn: well, good] [ant: badly, ill, poorly]

Completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly'); "he was soundly defeated"; "we beat him good" [syn: thoroughly, soundly, good]

Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; "good news from the hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table"; "a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office" [ant: bad]

Having the normally expected amount; "gives full measure"; "gives good measure"; "a good mile from here" [syn: full, good]

Morally admirable [ant: evil]

Deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name" [syn: estimable, good, honorable, respectable]

Promoting or enhancing well-being; "an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries"; "the beneficial effects of a temperate climate"; "the experience was good for her" [syn: beneficial, good]

Agreeable or pleasing; "we all had a good time"; "good manners"

Of moral excellence; "a genuinely good person"; "a just cause"; "an upright and respectable man" [syn: good, just, upright]

Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching" [syn: adept, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful]

Thorough; "had a good workout"; "gave the house a good cleaning"

With or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear" [syn: dear, good, near]

Financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment" [syn: dependable, good, safe, secure]

Most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes" [syn: good, right, ripe]

Resulting favorably; "it's a good thing that I wasn't there"; "it is good that you stayed"; "it is well that no one saw you"; "all's well that ends well" [syn: good, well(p)]

Exerting force or influence; "the law is effective immediately"; "a warranty good for two years"; "the law is already in effect (or in force)" [syn: effective, good, in effect(p), in force(p)]

Capable of pleasing; "good looks"

Appealing to the mind; "good music"; "a serious book" [syn: good, serious]

In excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body" [syn: good, sound]

Tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; "beneficial effects of a balanced diet"; "a good night's sleep"; "the salutary influence of pure air" [syn: good, salutary]

Not forged; "a good dollar bill" [syn: good, honest]

Not left to spoil; "the meat is still good" [syn: good, undecomposed, unspoiled, unspoilt]

Generally admired; "good taste"

Benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?"

Moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people" [syn: good, goodness] [ant: evil, evilness]

That which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization" [syn: good, goodness] [ant: bad, badness]

Articles of commerce [syn: commodity, trade good, good]