good-hearted
or good·heart·ed
[ good-hahr-tid ]
adjective
kind or generous; considerate; benevolent.
Origin of good-hearted
1First recorded in 1545–55
Other words from good-hearted
- good-heart·ed·ly, good·heart·ed·ly, adverb
- good-heart·ed·ness, goodheartedness, noun
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How to use good-hearted in a sentence
The quarrel was calmed at once, and the Bonapartes good-heartedly ran to the rescue.
The Rose of Old St. Louis | Mary DillonBut I'm so happy, it's so long since I laughed so good-heartedly.
The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete | Emile Zola
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