English noun: good word | |||
1. | good word (communication) something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable | ||
Synonyms | recommendation, testimonial | ||
Broader (hypernym) | congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | character, character reference, puff, reference | ||
2. | good word (communication) good news | ||
Broader (hypernym) | intelligence, news, tidings, word | ||