good listener

American

[good lis-uh-ner] / ˈgʊd ˈlɪs ə nər /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of good listener

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

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“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

"I feel like having a stammer makes you a good listener and it kind of helps me to be able to just watch a little bit more," she says.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“Always remember you are a representative of the public, and keep that perspective. Continue to be a good listener of various views.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

In the end, she’s a pretty good listener.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025

Laika was a good listener, and when I talked to her, she would stay near me and not run off to find something decaying that she could roll on.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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