If you describe someone as ~, you approve of the fact that they regard other people’s wishes and interests as more important than their own.
She started to get a reputation as an ~ girl with a heart of gold...
As a player he was ~, a true team man.
= selfless
? selfish
ADJ approval
~ly
She has loyally and ~ly spent every day at her husband’s side.
ADV: ADV with v
~ness
...acts of ~ness and care.
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