good

(adjectives)

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excellent

High quality / general

T1

Nuance: High praise

Standard high-praise word.

Boring

This is a good book.

Better

This is an excellent book.

wonderful

Emotional / very positive

T1

Nuance: Joyful

Warm and enthusiastic.

Boring

We had a good time at the park.

Better

We had a wonderful time at the park.

amazing

Surprising / impressive

T1

Nuance: Exciting

Common but strong.

Boring

The view was good.

Better

The view was amazing.

great

General / better than good

T1

Nuance: Positive

Simple upgrade from good.

Boring

She did a good job.

Better

She did a great job.

helpful

Useful / for people

T1

Nuance: Practical

Specific to utility/aid.

Boring

That was good advice.

Better

That was helpful advice.

kind

Personality / nice

T1

Nuance: Warm

Specific to character.

Boring

He is a good person.

Better

He is a kind person.

calm

Behavior / quiet

T1

Nuance: Peaceful

Specific to behavior.

Boring

The baby was good today.

Better

The baby was calm today.

tasty

Food / flavor

T1

Nuance: Yummy

Specific to food.

Boring

This soup is good.

Better

This soup is tasty.

fair

Rules / justice

T1

Nuance: Just

Specific to rules/ethics.

Boring

The referee made a good decision.

Better

The referee made a fair decision.

right

Correct / moral

T1

Nuance: Moral

Specific to morality/choices.

Boring

It was the good thing to do.

Better

It was the right thing to do.

beneficial

Useful / has positive effect

T2

Nuance: Positive effect

Academic/formal tone.

Boring

Exercise is good for your health.

Better

Exercise is beneficial for your health.

valuable

Worth a lot / important

T2

Nuance: Important

Implies worth or importance.

Boring

She gave me good information.

Better

She gave me valuable information.

skilled

Talented / ability

T2

Nuance: Capable

Specific to ability.

Boring

He is a good carpenter.

Better

He is a skilled carpenter.

talented

Natural ability

T2

Nuance: Gifted

Specific to arts/skills.

Boring

She is a good singer.

Better

She is a talented singer.

capable

Can do the job

T2

Nuance: Reliable

Implies reliability.

Boring

She is a good leader.

Better

She is a capable leader.

reliable

Trustworthy / consistent

T2

Nuance: Trustworthy

Specific to trust/function.

Boring

We need a good car.

Better

We need a reliable car.

favorable

Positive / approving

T2

Nuance: Positive

Formal/business tone.

Boring

The movie got good reviews.

Better

The movie got favorable reviews.

satisfactory

Acceptable / enough

T2

Nuance: Adequate

Neutral/formal; means "good enough".

Boring

His performance was good.

Better

His performance was satisfactory.

suitable

Fits the purpose

T2

Nuance: Appropriate

Specific to fit/use.

Boring

These shoes are good for running.

Better

These shoes are suitable for running.

appropriate

Correct for the situation

T2

Nuance: Correct

Formal/school rule tone.

Boring

Wear good clothing.

Better

Wear appropriate clothing.

pleasing

Nice to look at/experience

T2

Nuance: Nice

Gentle/aesthetic tone.

Boring

The colors are good.

Better

The colors are pleasing.

enjoyable

Fun / liked it

T2

Nuance: Pleasant

Formal way to say fun.

Boring

It was a good evening.

Better

It was an enjoyable evening.

impressive

Admirable / wow factor

T2

Nuance: Admirable

Strong praise.

Boring

Her presentation was good.

Better

Her presentation was impressive.

exceptional

Unusually good

T3

Nuance: Outstanding

Very high praise.

Boring

The service was good.

Better

The service was exceptional.

exemplary

Model / perfect example

T3

Nuance: Perfect model

Teacher-smile word; means "perfect example."

Boring

His behavior was good.

Better

His behavior was exemplary.

superior

Better than others

T3

Nuance: Better

Comparative/formal.

Boring

This brand is good.

Better

This brand is superior.

superb

High quality / elegant

T3

Nuance: Elegant

Classy/artistic praise.

Boring

The performance was good.

Better

The performance was superb.

magnificent

Grand / beautiful

T3

Nuance: Grand

Visual splendor.

Boring

The palace is good.

Better

The palace is magnificent.

virtuous

Morally good / pure

T3

Nuance: Moral

Old-fashioned/moral tone.

Boring

He lived a good life.

Better

He lived a virtuous life.

righteous

Morally right / justice

T3

Nuance: Just

Strong moral/political tone.

Boring

She fought for a good cause.

Better

She fought for a righteous cause.

advantageous

Give an advantage

T3

Nuance: Helpful

Business/strategy tone.

Boring

The deal was good.

Better

The deal was advantageous.

optimal

Best possible

T3

Nuance: Best

Scientific/technical.

Boring

The good conditions for growth.

Better

The optimal conditions for growth.

proficient

Skilled / expert

T3

Nuance: Skilled

Academic/resume word.

Boring

She is good at three languages.

Better

She is proficient at three languages.

impeccable

Flawless / perfect

T3

Nuance: Flawless

Highest praise for behavior/style.

Boring

His manners are good.

Better

His manners are impeccable.

exquisite

Beautiful / delicate

T3

Nuance: Beautiful

Specific to beauty/craft.

Boring

The jewelry is good.

Better

The jewelry is exquisite.

commendable

Deserves praise

T3

Nuance: Praiseworthy

Teacher/boss tone.

Boring

Your effort is good.

Better

Your effort is commendable.

delightful

Makes you happy

T3

Nuance: Charming

Charming/social tone.

Boring

We had a good conversation.

Better

We had a delightful conversation.

compelling

Strong / convincing (for stories/arguments)

T3

Nuance: Convincing

Essay word.

Boring

The author makes a good argument.

Better

The author makes a compelling argument.