Dandy vs. Good

Dandyadjective

Like a dandy, foppish.

Dandyadjective

Very good; better than expected but not as good as could be.

Dandyadjective

Excellent; first-rate.

Dandynoun

A man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance.

Dandynoun

A yawl, or a small after-sail on a yawl.

Dandynoun

A dandy roller.

Dandynoun

One who affects special finery or gives undue attention to dress; a fop; a coxcomb.

Dandynoun

A sloop or cutter with a jigger on which a lugsail is set.

Dandynoun

A dandy roller. See below.

Dandynoun

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Dandyadjective

very good;

Dandy

A dandy, historically, is a man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self. A dandy could be a self-made man who strove to imitate an aristocratic lifestyle despite coming from a middle-class background, especially in late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain.

Goodadjective

(of people)

Goodadjective

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

Goodadjective

Competent or talented.

Goodadjective

Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.

Goodadjective

(US) Satisfied or at ease

Goodadjective

(of capabilities)

Goodadjective

Useful for a particular purpose; functional.

Goodadjective

Effective.

Goodadjective

(obsolete) Real; actual; serious.

Goodadjective

(of properties and qualities)

Goodadjective

(of food)

Goodadjective

Healthful.

Goodadjective

Pleasant; enjoyable.

Goodadjective

Favourable.

Goodadjective

Beneficial; worthwhile.

Goodadjective

Adequate; sufficient; not fallacious.

Goodadjective

Very, extremely.

Goodadjective

Holy especially when capitalized .

Goodadjective

(of quantities)

Goodadjective

Reasonable in amount.

Goodadjective

Large in amount or size.

Goodadjective

Full; entire; at least as much as.

Goodinterjection

That is good; an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.

Goodadverb

(nonstandard) Well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.

Goodnoun

(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.

Goodnoun

(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

Goodnoun

(uncountable) The abstract instantiation of goodness; that which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.

Goodnoun

An item of merchandise.

Goodverb

To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.

Goodverb

To make good; turn to good; improve.

Goodverb

To make improvements or repairs.

Goodverb

To benefit; gain.

Goodverb

To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to improve or gain.

Goodverb

To satisfy; indulge; gratify.

Goodverb

To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.

Goodverb

To furnish with dung; manure; fatten with manure; fertilise.

Goodadjective

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; admirable; commendable; not bad, corrupt, evil, noxious, offensive, or troublesome, etc.

Goodadjective

Possessing moral excellence or virtue; virtuous; pious; religious; - said of persons or actions.

Goodadjective

Kind; benevolent; humane; merciful; gracious; polite; propitious; friendly; well-disposed; - often followed by to or toward, also formerly by unto.

Goodadjective

Serviceable; suited; adapted; suitable; of use; to be relied upon; - followed especially by for.

Goodadjective

Clever; skillful; dexterous; ready; handy; - followed especially by at.

Goodadjective

Adequate; sufficient; competent; sound; not fallacious; valid; in a commercial sense, to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; having pecuniary ability; of unimpaired credit.

Goodadjective

Real; actual; serious; as in the phrases in good earnest; in good sooth.

Goodadjective

Not small, insignificant, or of no account; considerable; esp., in the phrases a good deal, a good way, a good degree, a good share or part, etc.

Goodadjective

Not lacking or deficient; full; complete.

Goodadjective

Not blemished or impeached; fair; honorable; unsullied; as in the phrases a good name, a good report, good repute, etc.

Goodnoun

That which possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, welfare, or happiness, is serviceable, fit, excellent, kind, benevolent, etc.; - opposed to evil.

Goodnoun

Advancement of interest or happiness; welfare; prosperity; advantage; benefit; - opposed to harm, etc.

Goodnoun

Wares; commodities; chattels; - formerly used in the singular in a collective sense. In law, a comprehensive name for almost all personal property as distinguished from land or real property.

Goodadverb

Well, - especially in the phrase as good, with a following as expressed or implied; equally well with as much advantage or as little harm as possible.

Goodverb

To make good; to turn to good.

Goodverb

To manure; to improve.

Goodnoun

benefit;

Goodnoun

moral excellence or admirableness;

Goodnoun

that which is good or valuable or useful;

Goodadjective

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified;

Goodadjective

having the normally expected amount;

Goodadjective

morally admirable

Goodadjective

deserving of esteem and respect;

Goodadjective

promoting or enhancing well-being;

Goodadjective

superior to the average;

Goodadjective

agreeable or pleasing;

Goodadjective

of moral excellence;

Goodadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

Goodadjective

thorough;

Goodadjective

with or in a close or intimate relationship;

Goodadjective

having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others;

Goodadjective

financially sound;

Goodadjective

most suitable or right for a particular purpose;

Goodadjective

resulting favorably;

Goodadjective

exerting force or influence;

Goodadjective

feeling healthy and free of aches and pains;

Goodadjective

capable of pleasing;

Goodadjective

appealing to the mind;

Goodadjective

in excellent physical condition;

Goodadjective

tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health;

Goodadjective

not forged;

Goodadjective

not left to spoil;

Goodadjective

generally admired;

Goodadverb

(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');

Goodadverb

in a complete and thorough manner (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly');

Goodadjective

to be desired or approved of

Goodadjective

pleasing and welcome

Goodadjective

showing approval

Goodadjective

having the required qualities; of a high standard

Goodadjective

skilled at doing or dealing with a specified thing

Goodadjective

healthy, strong, or well

Goodadjective

useful, advantageous, or beneficial in effect

Goodadjective

appropriate to a particular purpose

Goodadjective

(of language) with correct grammar and pronunciation

Goodadjective

strictly adhering to or fulfilling all the principles of a particular religion or cause

Goodadjective

possessing or displaying moral virtue

Goodadjective

showing kindness

Goodadjective

obedient to rules or conventions

Goodadjective

used to address or refer to people in a courteous, patronizing, or ironic way

Goodadjective

commanding respect

Goodadjective

belonging or relating to a high social class

Goodadjective

giving pleasure; enjoyable or satisfying

Goodadjective

pleasant to look at; attractive

Goodadjective

(of clothes) smart and suitable for formal wear

Goodadjective

thorough

Goodadjective

used to emphasize that a number is at least as great as one claims

Goodadjective

used to emphasize a following adjective or adverb

Goodadjective

fairly large in number, amount, or size

Goodadjective

valid

Goodadjective

likely to provide

Goodadjective

sufficient to pay for

Goodadjective

used in conjunction with the name of God or a related expression as an exclamation of extreme surprise or anger

Goodnoun

that which is morally right; righteousness

Goodnoun

benefit or advantage to someone or something

Goodnoun

merchandise or possessions

Goodnoun

things to be transported, as distinct from passengers

Goodnoun

the genuine article.

Goodadverb

well

Good

In most contexts, the concept of good denotes the conduct that should be preferred when posed with a choice between possible actions. Good is generally considered to be the opposite of evil, and is of interest in the study of morality, ethics, religion and philosophy.