Synonyms of good

66 similar words · 10 opposite words

Another word for good is fine. Other synonyms of good are fantastic, wonderful, outstanding, superb and excellent. The opposite of good is poor.

Synonyms and similar words for good

adjectiveActing in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.

goodness

adjectiveCompetent or talented.

accomplished

adjectiveHaving a particularly pleasant taste.

not badReasonably good; almost good; mediocre.

adjectiveHealthful.

wellIn good health.

adjectiveOf a black person, dead or killed.

all rightGood; in acceptable, if not excellent condition.
decentHaving a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated...

adjectiveMore synonyms

satisfactory
acceptable
agreeable
amazingPossessing uniquely wonderful qualities; very good.
awesome
beatific
beneGood.
blissful
bodacious
bonaGood.
brilliant
celestialExtremely beautiful, good, or pleasurable; divine, heavenly, wonderful.
commendableWorthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
coolAll right; acceptable; good.
dandy as candy Canada, USPerfectly fine or good.
delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
divine
enjoyablePleasant, capable of giving pleasure.
excellentExceptionally good of its kind.
exceptional
fabulousVery good; outstanding, wonderful.
fantasticWonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).
fineOf superior quality.
goatedBeing or considered the greatest of all time; the best.
goloptious
gratifyingPleasing, satisfying.
greatVery good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.
heavenlikeResembling or characteristic of a heaven; heavenly.
heavenlyStrongly or sublimely good, beautiful, or pleasurable.
incredible
lovely
magnificent
marvelousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
neatGood, excellent, desirable; interesting; cool.
nice
outstandingExceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
perfect
phenomenal
pleasant
pleasingAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
positiveFavorable, desirable by those interested or invested in that which is being judged.
radA non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.
radical
right as rainVery good; all in order; healthy.
satisfying
solid
splendid
stellarExceptional, exceptionally good.
stupendous
super
superbFirst-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good.
sweetDoing well; in a good or happy position.
sweet as a nut UKExtremely good.
terrificExtremely good; excellent, amazing.
tubular
wicked
wonderfulSurprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.
wondrousWonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.
as fine as Dick's hatband datedVery fine: very good or well-made.
good as wheat in the bin US, datedPerfectly good, sound, or reliable.

Opposite of good

nounThe forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general...

badAn item (or kind of item) of merchandise with negative value; an unwanted good.
evilMoral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “having positive attributes”.

poorOf low quality.

adjectiveMore antonyms

awful
detestableStimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.
disagreeable
dreadful
horrible
terrible
unsatisfactoryInadequate, substandard or not satisfactory.

Meaning of good

adjective Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.
adjective Competent or talented.
adjective Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit; used with for.

Full definition of good

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Questions about synonyms of good

What is another word for good?: Good has 66 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fine, fantastic, wonderful, outstanding, superb, excellent, terrific and stellar.
What is the opposite of good?: The opposite of good is poor. Other antonyms of good are unsatisfactory and detestable.
What does good mean?: Good means acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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