Definition

Noun: A person who consistently demonstrates positive moral qualities, such as kindness, honesty, and a desire to help others. This term describes an individual whose character and actions are considered virtuous, ethical, and beneficial to the people around them.

Usage

The term "good person" is a common, general descriptor for someone with a strong moral character. It is often used in everyday conversation, ethical discussions, and character assessments. * It is typically used as a countable noun: a good person, good people. * It can be used subjectively, as definitions of "good" can vary between cultures and individuals.

Examples

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Advanced Usage

• "To be a good person at heart": This phrase emphasizes that someone's fundamental, inner nature is good, even if their actions are not always perfect.
  • He can be grumpy, but he's a good person at heart.
• "There isn't a better/good person": Used for strong emphasis when praising someone's exceptional character.
  • You won't find a better person for the job than Maria.

Variants and Related Words

• Goodness (noun): The quality of being good.
  • Her goodness was evident in her charitable work.
• Good-hearted (adjective): Kind and well-meaning.
  • He is a good-hearted man.
• Do-gooder (noun, sometimes pejorative): A person who seeks to help others but is sometimes viewed as naive or self-righteous.
  • The activists were dismissed by critics as idealistic do-gooders.

Synonyms

• Decent person: A person who is honest, fair, and respectable.
• Upstanding citizen: A person who behaves in a morally and legally correct way, often within a community context.
• Person of integrity: A person who adheres strongly to moral and ethical principles.

Antonyms

• Bad person: A person who is cruel, dishonest, or harmful.
• Evildoer: A person who commits evil or immoral acts.
• Wrongdoer: A person who behaves illegally or unethically.

Noun

1. a person who is good to other people