Best — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses

"we had a good time at the movies"

based on sound reasoning or information

"had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation"

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"

according to the rules of logic

"you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so"

being to one's liking

"that band's music is good"

expressing approval

"gave the restaurant a good review"

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

"a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate"

having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

"he's good at math"

having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward

"she is good enough to win a fellowship"

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance

"that electrician is good at what he does"

meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation

"those rotten apples aren't good to eat"

sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention

"had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection"

worthy of one's trust

"a car that should be good for another few years"

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"

very pleasing to look at

"an actress who always looks good on-screen"

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"

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"

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards

"the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great"

promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being

"product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment"

in a satisfactory way

"things are going good for us"

in a satisfactory way

"our current system for dividing household chores works well, so let's keep it"

in a generous manner

"a warm and gracious host who always treats guests well"

in a skillful or expert manner

"she plays the piano very well"

with good reason or courtesy

"we cannot well get out of going to your cousin's wedding"

in a pleasing way

"the day went well, despite the rough beginning"

to a full extent or degree

"we are well aware that this home renovation is going to be costly"

without difficulty

"he can well afford to spare the time"

dressy clothing

"He arrived to the gala wearing his best bib and tucker."

the physical or mental power to do something

"as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk"

to keep, control, or experience as one's own

"my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles"

to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly

"we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone"

"she refused to have him as a husband"

to bring forth from the womb

"her grandmother had 11 children"

to cause to believe what is untrue

"he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the art dealer or his money again"

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it

"had a great time at the party"

"had three operations on her leg"

to give permission for or to approve of

"I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement"

to influence someone with a bribe

"an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price"

to keep in one's mind or heart

"I have never had an unkind thought for him"

"do you have an opinion?"

to be under necessity or obligation to

"I have to take out the trash before we can leave"

"has to take medicine for her heart"