Do you ever find yourself using the word “good” to describe just about anything? Good weather, good movies, good music, good life, good this, good that…good grief but that can be repetitive. The constant re-use of particular words (especially vague ones) can call attention to itself, taking the reader right out of the narrative.
It might be time-efficient to use one word repeatedly, but does it really express the exact meaning you’d like to convey?
Don’t wrack your brain looking for other words for “good”—just choose the one you like from this handy infographic created by Jack Milgram.
There are more than 200 synonyms that we can use to express the meaning of the word “good.” Check out the full infographic that this is derived from to see all 200 words to help you express the exact meaning you’d like to convey for virtually any situation.
Positive.. hmm epic refer to size, is large size equivalent to good, i don’t think so
That certainly is the origin of the word, but common and popular use of it as an adjective or adverb also applies.
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/epic
Of course, the Urban Dictionary states that EPIC is “the most overused word ever, next to fail.” – http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=epic
haha! are they sure ever is not the most overused word ever? the question is always, outside artistic desire, merely from linguistic philosophy, should the writer use words defined as commonly comprehended or originally intended?
I think we should be looking at the word, “nice”. It is so over-used that it has no meaning anymore. In fact, it is often used to describe something – tongue-in-cheek – meaning something has no real merit.
Excellent idea, Lyn. We’ll look into that.
It’s a nice . . . er, no, wait one second . . . it’s a likeable, charming, pleasant, agreeable, delightful, personable, amiable, affable, friendly, kindly, genial, engaging, congenial, good-natured, gracious, sympathetic, understanding, compassionate, good idea.