good sort

noun

1. a person of a kindly and likable disposition
2. an agreeable or attractive woman

Idioms and Phrases

see under bad sort .

Example Sentences

“I’ve still got you and Rostam, and that Smithy’s a good sort, and Mara could be my daughter-in-law if you play your charms right, and I have Rasseem, my stench-ridden confidant. And there’s still the merchant’s crown that God promised me.”

From Literature

But while it’s all well and good — sort of — to play those kinds of games in public, emotionally healthy people do not keep playing them in private.

From New York Times

“I think we were in need of a rebuild anyway. We did well with the same guys for a very long time but everything comes to an end at some point. I think Whistling Straits is a good sort of demarcation.”

From Seattle Times

I actually think Charles will be a good sort of transitional king.

From Salon

“Signs that you’re exercising too much are when you have pain that’s not a good sort of sore,” Liem explained.

From Seattle Times