10 Ways to Say that Something is Good

We usually use the adjective 'good' to say that something is well made or of high quality, that we enjoy or like it very much. We can also use adjectives to say that something is extremely good in a very exciting way. 

In this lesson, you will learn how to use 10 different adjectives that can replace the word 'good', which can make you sound like a better English speaker. 

Let's look at the example sentences below. 

NICE (meaning: pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable) 

• Fort Collins in Colorado is a nice place to live. It is considered one of the best cities in the U.S. It's a college town with a great atmosphere and lots of open spaces and outdoor activities to choose from. 
• My friend's a really nice guy. (= kind, friendly) 
• Oh, you have such a nice house. 
• What a nice surprise! I didn't expect to see you here. 

POSITIVE (meaning: good or useful) 

• Whenever you feel sad, take some time to write down all the positive things about your life.
• I've had the chance to live abroad and I must say that it has been a very positive experience for me. 
• There are positive aspects to being a freelancer, but negative ones too. 
• Doing exercises has a positive effect on health. 
• Some parents prefer living in the countryside because they think the rural environment has a positive effect on their children's health. 
• In the beginning, going to the gym was kind of painful and my body hurt but, on the positive side, I feel physically fine now. (in the beginning = at first) 

BENEFICIAL (meaning: having a good effect) 

• Drinking plenty of water has a beneficial effect on your skin. 
• I always drink this tea in winter because it has a beneficial effect on my immune system. 
• Cycling is highly beneficial to health and the environment. (beneficial to/for) 

​FINE (meaning: very good or of a very high standard) 

• When you get at the top of the hill, you get fine views of the city and the river.  
• They enjoy good food and fine wines. 

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FIRST-CLASS (meaning: of very good quality, and much better than other things of the same type) 

• I love going to that restaurant because their food is always first-class.
• I bought this car because it was in first-class condition. 
• This company has always made first-class cars. 

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Note: You can use the adjective first-class to talk about a product or service that is much better than most others. 

EXCELLENT (meaning: extremely good or of very high quality) 

• I bought a second-hand car in excellent condition. 
• Your English pronunciation is excellent. 

PERFECT (meaning: so good that it could not be made any better) 

• It was a perfect day out.
• We had a perfect holiday. 
• The weather was perfect during the trip. | We had perfect weather during the trip. 
• I think you would be a perfect match for this position. (= job) 

AMAZING/INCREDIBLE (meaning: extremely good, in a surprising and exciting way) 

• Sydney is an amazing place. 
• It's the most amazing film I've ever seen. ('see a film' - at the cinema) 
• The food at that restaurant is amazing value for money. 
• The view is just incredible. 
• My grandmother always has incredible stories to tell. I love staying with her every holiday. 

BRILLIANT (spoken; informal) (extremely good) 

• Our trip was absolutely brilliant. 
• The film was absolutely brilliant. 
• She's brilliant at dealing with difficult customers. 

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Confusing words: Come vs. Go 
Confusing words in English: Famous vs. Popular 
Commonly Used Phrases in Spoken English 
10 Ways to Say that Something is Bad 

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