mensch

noun

ˈmen(t)sh 

: a person of integrity and honor

menschy

ˈmen(t)-shē 

adjective

Examples of mensch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With those kids now grown and married, this grandfather feels that the focus on being a mensch, rather than being rich, paid off. — Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025

Cream heels by the mensch of all footwear designers, Stuart Weitzman. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024

My most vivid memory of that meal was that he was approached probably a half-dozen times by fans, and was warm and friendly to all of them, a true mensch. — Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 22 May 2025

So raise your kiddush cup to Adam Brody, the mensch with muscles who even managed to sweep Blair Waldorf off her feet. — Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish mentsh human being, from Middle High German mensch, from Old High German mennisco; akin to Old English man human being, man

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above