good listener

American  

[good lis-uh-ner] / ˈgʊd ˈlɪs ə nər /

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of good listener

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

He said he and other board members have found the new mayor to be a good listener in meetings, but he acknowledged that there is a disconnect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

He was a good listener and asked thoughtful questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

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

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2025

He was nice, caring, a good listener, understanding, very handsome, and best of all, he always knew just what to say whenever I was miserable.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers