good job
9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for good job, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Interjection — Said to praise someone for doing something well or completing a task competently.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. interjection
Said to praise someone for doing something well or completing a task competently.
“Good job, everyone — we finished a day early.”
2. noun phrase informal, chiefly British
A fortunate thing; used with 'it's a' to say that something turned out lucky.
“It's a good job you kept the receipt.”
3. noun phrase
Employment that pays well or is otherwise desirable.
“He gave up a good job in London to move back home.”
How to Use Good Job
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
As praise it is informal and slightly American; British speakers more often say well done. It is also freely used sarcastically after someone has made a mess of something.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between good job and well done?
They mean the same thing. Good job is more common in American English and reads as casual and slightly informal; well done is the standard British equivalent and can sound a shade more formal or adult, which is why teachers use it freely.
Is saying good job condescending?
It can be, between peers or to someone senior, because praise usually flows downward. Adding specifics fixes it — 'good job getting the client to agree' reads as genuine recognition rather than a pat on the head.