good-hearted

or good·heart·ed

[ good-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. kind or generous; considerate; benevolent.

Other Words From

• good-hearted·ly goodhearted·ly adverb
• good-hearted·ness goodheartedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of good-hearted¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

I could stand to see some sane, good-hearted billionaires funding independent journalism that reports on the extreme threat to our country.

From Salon

Wesley Guimarães gives a lively portrayal of China, Daniel’s sketchy, good-hearted neighbor.

From Los Angeles Times

He added: "People are good-hearted people here in the main."

From BBC

One expects it will build eventually to another shot at redemption — the series is too sentimental, too good-hearted not to offer him the chance.

From Los Angeles Times

The stories Ms. Lindgren made up were about a wild, but good-hearted young girl who lived by herself in a house called Villa Villekulla.

From NewsForKids.net

Related Words

• accommodating
• affable
• amiable
• approachable
• compassionate
• congenial
• considerate
• cordial
• courteous
• courtly
• friendly
• genial
• good-natured
• hospitable
• loving
• polite
• sociable
• well-mannered