good listener

American  

[good lis-uh-ner] / ˈgʊd ˈlɪs ə nər /

noun

• good listeners
  plural

1. someone who listens carefully, attentively, and sympathetically, typically imparting support and understanding to the speaker.

   Her friends envied her for having married a good listener.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• good listeners
  plural

Etymology

Origin of good listener

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

good listener

“He knows how to make a decision, he’s a very good listener, he willingly accepts different points of view,” diGenova added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

He was a good listener and asked thoughtful questions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2025

She was a "good listener" and many people would call to her shop to seek advice.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2025

Can you talk about listening and what makes you a good listener?

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2024

This girl’s known for being a good listener, and sympathetic, and I wanted someone to be afraid for me.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher