Positive Words That Start With G: Enhance Your Vocabulary and Mood

Discover a variety of positive words that start with “G” to enhance your vocabulary and brighten your communications.

  1. Gallant- brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous.
  2. Generous- liberal in giving, open-handed.
  3. Genial- warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial.
  4. Gentle- mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender.
  5. Genuine- truly what something is said to be; authentic.
  6. Gifted- having exceptional talent or natural ability.
  7. Giving- providing love or other items generously.
  8. Glamorous- full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive.
  9. Gleaming- shining brightly, especially with reflected light.
  10. Gleeful- exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
  11. Glistening- shining with a sparkling light.
  12. Glittering- sparkling or shining brightly.
  13. Glowing- emitting a steady, radiant light; full of praise.
  14. Graceful- having or showing grace or elegance.
  15. Gracious- courteous, kind, and pleasant.
  16. Grateful- feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received.
  17. Great- considerably above the normal or average.
  18. Groundbreaking- innovating, pioneering, especially in reference to something considered traditional.
  19. Growing- becoming larger or greater over a period of time.
  20. Guaranteed- assured with a guarantee, often used to express certainty in outcomes.
  21. Guiding- showing the way by leading, directing, or advising.
  22. Guileless- devoid of guile; innocent and without deception.
  23. Gumption- shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.
  24. Gutsy- having a great deal of courage or nerve.
  25. Gleam- a flash or beam of light.
  26. Gaiety- the state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful.
  27. Gainful- profitable; lucrative.
  28. Gallantry- courageous behavior, especially in battle.
  29. Galvanize- shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
  30. Garnish- to decorate or embellish.
  31. Generative- capable of producing or creating.
  32. Genius- exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability.
  33. Genteel- polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way.
  34. Gentility- social superiority as demonstrated by genteel manners, behavior, or appearances.
  35. Germinal- being in the earliest stage of development.
  36. Giddy- feeling excited to the point of disorientation.
  37. Giggle- a light, silly laugh.
  38. Gilt- covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint.
  39. Gingerly- in a careful or cautious manner.
  40. Give- freely transfer the possession of something to someone.
  41. Gladden- to make glad or happy.
  42. Glamourize- make something seem glamorous or desirable, especially spuriously so.
  43. Gleam- shine brightly, especially with reflected light.
  44. Glimmer- shine faintly with a wavering light.
  45. Glisten- shine; glitter.
  46. Glitz- an extravagant but superficial display.
  47. Glorify- praise and worship (something), especially to an excessive degree.
  48. Glorious- having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration.
  49. Glory- high renown or honor won by notable achievements.
  50. Glow- give out steady light without flame.
  51. Go- getting** – aggressively enterprising and determined.
  52. Goal- oriented** – focused on setting and achieving objectives.
  53. Godly- devoutly religious; pious.
  54. Golden- bright, metallic, or lustrous like gold; favorable or advantageous.
  55. Good- to be desired or approved of.
  56. Good- hearted** – kind or generous.
  57. Good- humored** – cheerful, amiable.
  58. Good- natured** – kind, friendly, and patient.
  59. Goodwill- the friendly hope that something will succeed.
  60. Gorgeous- beautiful; very attractive.
  61. Grace- simple elegance or refinement of movement; courteous goodwill.
  62. Gratify- give pleasure or satisfaction.
  63. Gratifying- giving pleasure or satisfaction.
  64. Gratis- without charge; free.
  65. Gratitude- the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
  66. Green- pertaining to an unripe but healthy state of nature or having growth.
  67. Greet- give a polite recognition or acknowledgment of another’s presence.
  68. Gregarious- fond of company; sociable.
  69. Groovy- fashionable and exciting.
  70. Grounded- well balanced and sensible.
  71. Guardian- a defender, protector, or keeper.
  72. Guide- a person who advises or shows the way to others.
  73. Guile- sly or cunning intelligence.
  74. Gusto- enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest.
  75. Gymnastic- related to gymnastics; athletic.
  76. Gain- obtain or secure something desired.
  77. Game- changer** – an event, idea, or procedure that effects a significant shift in the current way of doing or thinking about something.
  78. Gem- a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
  79. Generativity- the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation.
  80. Gentleman- a chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man.
  81. Genuineness- the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
  82. Giddy- up** – a command to a horse to go faster; an expression of excitement or encouragement.
  83. Gift- a thing given willingly to someone without payment.
  84. Giver- someone who gives.
  85. Glad- feeling pleasure or happiness.
  86. Glitter- bright, shimmering, reflected light.
  87. Gloriousness- the quality of being glorious.
  88. Glossy- having a shiny surface or finish.
  89. Glow- up** – an impressive transformation or improvement.
  90. Go- ahead** – permission to start or continue with a project or task.
  91. Godsend- something very lucky or helpful that happens unexpectedly.
  92. Golden- hearted** – extremely kind and generous.
  93. Goodness- the quality of being morally good or virtuous.
  94. Goodwill- friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.
  95. Graciousness- the quality of being kind, warm, and considerate.
  96. Grappling- engaging in a close fight or struggle without weapons.
  97. Gravitas- dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner.
  98. Green- thumb** – a natural skill for gardening or growing plants.
  99. Grit- courage and resolve; strength of character.
  100. Gusto- vigorous enjoyment, zest, or enthusiasm.