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big-hearted

[ big-hahr-tid ]

/ ˈbɪgˈhɑr tɪd /

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adjective

generous; kind.

Origin of big-hearted

First recorded in 1865–70

SYNONYMS FOR big-hearted

unstinting, openhanded, benevolent, bountiful.

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OTHER WORDS FROM big-hearted

big·heart·ed·ly, adverb big·heart·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby big-hearted

big white chief, big-bang theory, big-boned, big-box, big-cone pine, big-hearted, big-league, big-leaguer, big-leaved magnolia, big-name, big-note

Example sentences from the Web for big-hearted

We believe Williams as both a beaten-down dad and big-hearted Scottish nanny.

How Robin Williams’ Mrs. Doubtfire Won the Culture Wars |Tim Teeman |August 13, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
A volatile guy, big-hearted and very smart, Moran is not facing any opposition, and his retirement puzzled Price.

Rep. David Price Remembers When a Less Partisan Congress Actually Worked |Eleanor Clift |January 26, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Big-hearted people tend to have warm and truly fuzzy thoughts about the Humane Society of the United States.

Pet Lovers: the HSUS isn't for You |Justin Green |October 18, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
“I have a sense of humor that encompasses the edgy and the dark and profane but also the big-hearted thing,” he said.

‘Arthur Christmas’: The Making of the New Aardman Film |Lorenza Muñoz |November 23, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Critic Malcolm Jones calls it a big-hearted novel that you shouldn't miss.

Great Weekend Reads |The Daily Beast |February 12, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Young ladies, when the time comes to marry, say "yes" to the good-natured, big-hearted drummer.

Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales |Robert L. Taylor
Ruth explained to the big-hearted German widow how they came to be struggling in the storm at such an hour.

The Corner House Girls at School |Grace Brooks Hill
And with the big-hearted woman's laugh ends the first part of this history.

Fair Margaret |Francis Marion Crawford
He smiled full at Bill—a smile to make men love him for the big-hearted boy he was.

The Gringos |B. M. Bower
He was a big-hearted soul under his bellow and bluff, and his sympathy for Happy Jack struck deep.

Flying U Ranch |B. M. Bower

British Dictionary definitions for big-hearted

big-hearted

adjective

warmly generous

Derived forms of big-hearted

big-heartedness, noun