English LanguageStart - Smart Words

These english synonyms for words used in writing has been arranged by categories. For each word (good, best, correct, helpful, valid, complete, total, exact, suitable, right, ...) you will find about 10 to 40 synonyms. Antonyms are included in the sense, that the words consists mostly of pairs which have the opposite meaning.

Synonyms for Good

good A-1 accomplished all set A-one grade
best certified champion choicest crowning
distinct excellent exceptional exemplary
exquisite extraordinary fine finest
first first-class first-grade first-rate fit
foremost great greatest high high-quality
in-comparable in-valuable magnificent marvelous matchless
meritorious notable noted note-worthy out-standing
peculiar peerless phenomenal piked premium
priceless prime pukka ready remarkable
second to none select ship-shape singular
sound star sterling striking superb
superior superlative supreme tip-top top-grade
top-notch transcendent unique un-matched un-precedented
un-usual world-class worthy

Synonyms for Complete

complete • Meaning of these synonyms: Containing all components / To come to a natural or proper stopping point; concluded
• Example: You should plan on taking at least three weeks to complete this part of the project.
accomplished all-embracing all-inclusive broad
closed comprehensive concluded done ended
extensive finished fulfilled full overall
perfect wide-ranging far-ranging terminated thorough
total unabridged uncut whole widespread

Synonyms for Exact

exact • Meaning of these synonyms: Strictly and completely in accord with fact
• Example: His exact words were ... / The exact figures were ...
accurate appropriate approved
correct Example sentence: Correct grammar and sentence structure do not in themselves constitute good writing.
definite faithful just literal meticulous
particular precise proper right rigorous
specific spot-on standard strict thorough
true truthful

Synonyms for Suitable

suitable • Meaning of these synonyms: Suited or appropriate to a given circumstance or purpose.
• Examples: A book suitable for children / Not a suitable time nor place for an argument
acceptable adequate appropriate authentic
becoming bona fide coherent compatible consistent
consistent constant decent decorous desirable
favorable
fitting Example sentence: It is fitting that John F. Kennedy would come around (sooner than later) to run for Presidency.
founded genuine in agreement
reliable satisfactory seemly steady uniform