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Someone who is kind, generous or helpful

saint

noun

someone who is very kind, patient, and helpful

gem

noun

someone who is special in some way, especially because they are useful or helpful

angel

noun

a very kind person

star

noun

someone who does something kind and helpful

love

noun

someone who you like very much because they are kind

Samaritan

noun

someone who is willing to help you when you are in trouble

fairy godmother

noun

a woman who likes helping people

saviour

noun

a person who saves someone or something from trouble or danger

treasure

noun

someone who is very helpful and kind

do-gooder

noun

someone who always tries to help people, especially people who are poor or in trouble. This word is used as a criticism, to suggest that their help is unnecessary or unsuitable.

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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