good-hearted
adjective
good-heart·ed
ˈgu̇d-ˈhär-təd 
: having a kindly generous disposition
good-heartedly
adverb
good-heartedness
noun
Examples of good-hearted in a Sentence
a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free
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Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Glen Powell is an unreasonably charming actor at his best playing funny, good-hearted guys.
—New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
According to the lore established in books, Daeron was considered a just and good-hearted ruler, especially compared with his father, King Aegon IV.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
While reporting on a storm, he’s paired with a good-hearted yet simple ASL interpreter named Floyd, played by Harbour.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Glen Powell is an unreasonably charming actor at his best playing funny, good-hearted guys.
—New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
According to the lore established in books, Daeron was considered a just and good-hearted ruler, especially compared with his father, King Aegon IV.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
While reporting on a storm, he’s paired with a good-hearted yet simple ASL interpreter named Floyd, played by Harbour.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for good-hearted
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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-hearted. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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