Describing Positive Human Traits: English Vocabulary List

putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

"Her act was selfless."

"The selfless nurse worked overtime during the pandemic to care for patients even though she was exhausted and worried about her own family's health."

making one laugh particularly by being enjoyable

"The story is humorous."

"The humorous speech made the audience laugh and the speaker received a standing ovation at the end of his funny and clever presentation."

having a natural tendency to believe in others' honesty or reliability

"Children are trustful."

"The trustful child believed everything her friend told her and was often disappointed when she discovered that some of those things were not true."

having the innocence of a child

"Her smile is childlike."

"Despite her age, she maintained a childlike wonder about the world, finding joy in simple things."