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goodhearted

  • a variation of good-hearted.
    good-hearted
    adjective
    kind or generous; considerate; benevolent.

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One series of drawings, entitled “Le Petit Nicolas” and featuring a mischievous but goodhearted schoolboy, appeared in a Belgian paper.

From Seattle Times Aug. 20, 2022

In the title role, Lesley Manville exudes a down-to-earth, goodhearted quality, and comes off more martyr than saint.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2022

Naturally, Ralph, goodhearted galoot that he is, will learn the error of trying to control his friends, and also the folly of trying to commodify things such as respect and affirmation.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 14, 2018

The refugee crisis in Europe has distressed goodhearted people everywhere.

From Washington Times Sep. 26, 2015

How well I know that Perry is goodhearted if you treat him rite.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote