Synonyms for

Goodman

Verb / ˈgʊdmʌn / Another word for goodman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a man who is upright and reliable

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

gentleman virtuous man honorable man

Informal

decent fellow stand-up guy salt of the earth

Literary

worthy true man

Antonyms

bad villain scoundrel rascal knave rogue

Common collocations

  • honest goodman
  • poor goodman
  • goodman of the house
  • every goodman
  • a true goodman
  • goodman Brown

Word family

noun goodness
adjective good

Usage note

Historically, 'goodman' was a term of respect for a man of some standing, often below 'gentleman'. It is now largely archaic or used ironically.

Example sentences

  1. The goodman helped the old lady cross the street.
  2. My dad is a goodman because he always keeps his promises.
  3. The goodman delivered groceries to people who couldn't leave their homes during the pandemic.
  4. The goodman donated money to the homeless shelter.
  5. The goodman always tells the truth, even if it's hard.

Quotes

  • A goodman is hard to find, but worth the search.
  • A goodman always does the right thing, even if it's the hard thing.
  • Being a goodman means being honest, trustworthy, and dependable.

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