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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The Scottish actor, 52, joined Season 5 in 2008 and has remained a regular series star ever since, portraying the complex and good-hearted doctor while also directing 49 episodes, more than anyone else.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances.
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During a typical year, a comedian emcee heads on stage after the meal to roast the president and the news media, then the president gets a turn afterward to toss some good-hearted jokes back toward the reporters who cover him critically.
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The festival is a four-day event where local chefs showcase their skills, raise money and compete in good-hearted competitions.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Jimmy and Khalil, who are both innately good-hearted men, worked together every day under extremely dangerous circumstances.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
During a typical year, a comedian emcee heads on stage after the meal to roast the president and the news media, then the president gets a turn afterward to toss some good-hearted jokes back toward the reporters who cover him critically.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The festival is a four-day event where local chefs showcase their skills, raise money and compete in good-hearted competitions.
—Tribune News Service, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Good-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-hearted. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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