60+ Adjectives for a Good Friend Use the free Character Adjective Canvas below to click traits to build and save a character profile, or browse all 66 curated words.
Looking for adjectives for a good friend? A true friendship is hard to put into words, but the right adjective can capture exactly what makes someone special. Use this list for birthday cards, toasts, tributes or character sketches in your fiction.
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Curated word bank Sparklines show each word's usage in published books since 1800 (Google Books Ngram data). The dot marks the peak decade.
LoyalUsage since 1800, peak in the 1860s TrustworthyUsage since 1800, peak in the 1870s SupportiveUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s CaringUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s HonestUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s DependableUsage since 1800, peak in the 1940s KindUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s GenerousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s ThoughtfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 1870s CompassionateUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s EmpatheticUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s UnderstandingUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s PatientUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s ForgivingUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s ReliableUsage since 1800, peak in the 1980s GenuineUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s WarmUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s AffectionateUsage since 1800, peak in the 1820s ProtectiveUsage since 1800, peak in the 1980s SelflessUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s AttentiveUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s EncouragingUsage since 1800, peak in the 1980s ComfortingUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s NurturingUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s ConsiderateUsage since 1800, peak in the 1830s FaithfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 1820s DevotedUsage since 1800, peak in the 1890s SteadfastUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s True-hearted SincereUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s GraciousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s Open-minded Non-judgmental FunnyUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s WittyUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s CheerfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s PlayfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s EasygoingUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s LightheartedUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s SpontaneousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1980s AdventurousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s Fun-loving OptimisticUsage since 1800, peak in the 1980s UpbeatUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s RespectfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 1820s AcceptingUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s TolerantUsage since 1800, peak in the 1990s HumbleUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s Down-to-earth ApproachableUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s TrustedUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s ConfidantUsage since 1800, peak in the 1820s GroundedUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s CalmUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s WiseUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s InsightfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s PerceptiveUsage since 1800, peak in the 1970s Good-humored PresentUsage since 1800, peak in the 1810s Big-hearted WarmheartedUsage since 1800, peak in the 1850s TenderheartedUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s SoulfulUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s AuthenticUsage since 1800, peak in the 1800s UnpretentiousUsage since 1800, peak in the 1890s ReassuringUsage since 1800, peak in the 2010s More character tools Looking for another word bank or tool? Browse every writing tool →
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