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Synonyms

good sort

British  

noun

  1. a person of a kindly and likable disposition

  2. an agreeable or attractive woman

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good sort Idioms  

  1. see under bad sort.

Example Sentences

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"You've got a better chance getting an opportunity with a Premier League club than you have as a really good sort of Championship manager."

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024

I actually think Charles will be a good sort of transitional king.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2022

“Signs that you’re exercising too much are when you have pain that’s not a good sort of sore,” Liem explained.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2022

Waititi: I felt like that was a good sort of gear shift with those two and especially for Edward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2022

“He and his mother have had a rough time. Lolly is the good sort of coconut.”

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

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