good sort

noun

1. a person of a kindly and likable disposition
2. an agreeable or attractive woman

Idioms and Phrases

see under bad sort .

Example Sentences

Toff, (slang) n: a person of the upper classes; a swell, dandy; a good sort.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Burt was a pretty good sort of a man, in his own estimation, but not greatly or generally beloved by his neighbors.

From Project Gutenberg

Gaston was thoroughly amused; he was a very good sort of fellow, but somewhat spoiled by the habits of his youth.

From Project Gutenberg

Still she is a good sort of a woman, and it is well enough to have some such nice place to visit and get fruit.

From Project Gutenberg

I guess von Kluck is a pretty good sort of a chap, after all!

From Project Gutenberg

Bud was a good sort, but--well, he needed a larger scope for his talents than school afforded.

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