Synonyms: optimum
Definition: most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
Definition: that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
Usage: weigh the good against the bad; among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization
Definition: most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
Usage: an optimum return on capital; optimal concentration of a drug
Similar words: best
Definition: (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
Usage: the best film of the year; the best solution; the best time for planting; wore his best suit