good-hearted
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of good-hearted
First recorded in 1545–55
Example Sentences
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But he’s got the soul of a monk, the spirit of a child — he’s so loyal and good hearted, and he’s not what you expect from a reality TV star.
From New York Times • May 3, 2024
"I can 100% relate! You are absolutely gorgeous and such a joyful, good hearted, genuine, caring human being which is exactly what inspire and encourage in others," one follower posted.
From Fox News • Dec. 24, 2021
I can only say I did my best…of course not perfect..but the facts matter and so does a good hearted debate.
From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2017
By 10 July he had changed his mind, tweeting “John woolf is a good hearted person don’t worry”.
From The Guardian • Jan. 24, 2017
Was it the stolen one or another? was it the thief restoring what he had taken, or some good hearted person replacing it by another?
From Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. I. by Auerbach, Berthold
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