good-hearted

adjective

good-heart·​ed ˈgu̇d-ˈhär-təd 

: having a kindly generous disposition

good-heartedly adverb

good-heartedness noun

Synonyms of good-hearted

• compassionate
• benevolent
• kind
• sympathetic
• thoughtful

Examples of good-hearted in a Sentence

a good-hearted doctor who regularly sees poor patients for free

Recent Examples on the Web

With its good-hearted heroes and pretty (but rarely breathtaking) landscapes, the Apple release is plenty likable, but also plenty forgettable. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Bernstine brings just enough light to her tortured cop, while McNairy brings just enough anguish to his good-hearted caretaker. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

At school, there are prickly Principal Anderson (Matt Oberg) and Donna (Amy Pietz, nice to see her), his good-hearted secretary, a champion of needy teens and, it will be revealed, Liz’s mother. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

This is not an option for Borte, whose film is marked in its best moments by a refreshingly good-hearted tone and a positive view of human nature. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for good-hearted

• departed
• halfhearted
• imparted
• kindhearted
• lighthearted
• restarted
• uncharted
• warmhearted
• wholehearted
• brokenhearted
• carted
• charted

Kids Definition

good-hearted

adjective

good-heart·​ed

ˈgu̇d-ˈhärt-əd

: having a kindly generous disposition

good-heartedly adverb

good- heartedness noun