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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For anyone in need of a good-hearted, witty and fabulous time, look no further than the new Hulu comedy series, Mid-Century Modern.
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Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Can blue cities and states, nonprofits and good-hearted corporations keep up the fight without any federal help?
—Bill Weir, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Pattinson manages a fine and witty character delineation between good-hearted, passive #17 and steely, brutal #18.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Here’s a welcome Valentine’s Day present for everyone: The most romantic new movie out isn’t a good-hearted action comedy or a Bridget Jones jam.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Can blue cities and states, nonprofits and good-hearted corporations keep up the fight without any federal help?
—Bill Weir, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Pattinson manages a fine and witty character delineation between good-hearted, passive #17 and steely, brutal #18.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Here’s a welcome Valentine’s Day present for everyone: The most romantic new movie out isn’t a good-hearted action comedy or a Bridget Jones jam.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
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 8 Apr. 2025.
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