Good
/ɡʊd/noun
Having positive or desirable qualities; beneficial or virtuous.
Did you know?The word 'good' is linked to ancient concepts of virtue and is often associated with divine favor in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰed-
“to unite, to bring together, to be in harmony.”
Old English
Old English
gōd
“virtuous, desirable, satisfactory.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
góðr
“good, brave, and noble.”
Middle English
Middle English
good
“beneficial, virtuous, and pleasing.”
Modern English
English
good
“possessing the qualities preferred or admired.”