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GOOD WORD
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Good news
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("good word" is a kind of...):
intelligence; news; tidings; word (information about recent and important events)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
Synonyms:
good word; recommendation; testimonial
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("good word" is a kind of...):
congratulations; extolment; kudos; praise (an expression of approval and commendation)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "good word"):
character; character reference; reference (a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability)
puff (exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes))
