hearted

[ hahr-tid ]

/ ˈhɑr tɪd /

adjective

having a specified kind of heart (now used only in combination): hardhearted; sad-hearted.

fixed or present in the heart.

Origin of hearted

First recorded in 1175–1225, hearted is from the Middle English word iherted. See y-, heart, -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM hearted

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

Words nearby hearted

heartbreaker, heartbreaking, heartbroken, heartburn, heartburning, hearted, hearten, heartening, heartfelt, hearth, hearthside

Definition for hearted (2 of 2)

heart

[ hahrt ]

/ hɑrt /

noun

Anatomy. a hollow, pumplike organ of blood circulation, composed mainly of rhythmically contractile smooth muscle, located in the chest between the lungs and slightly to the left and consisting of four chambers: a right atrium that receives blood returning from the body via the superior and inferior vena cavae, a right ventricle that pumps the blood through the pulmonary artery to the lungs for oxygenation, a left atrium that receives the oxygenated blood via the pulmonary veins and passes it through the mitral valve, and a left ventricle that pumps the oxygenated blood, via the aorta, throughout the body.

Zoology.

the homologous structure in other vertebrates, consisting of four chambers in mammals and birds and three chambers in reptiles and amphibians.
the analogous contractile structure in invertebrate animals, as the tubular heart of the spider and earthworm.

the center of the total personality, especially with reference to intuition, feeling, or emotion: In your heart you know I'm an honest man.

the center of emotion, especially as contrasted to the head as the center of the intellect: His head told him not to fall in love, but his heart had the final say.

capacity for sympathy; feeling; affection: His heart moved him to help the needy.

spirit, courage, or enthusiasm: His heart sank when he walked into the room and saw their gloomy faces.

the innermost or central part of anything: Notre Dame stands in the very heart of Paris.

the vital or essential part; core: the heart of the matter.

the breast or bosom: to clasp a person to one's heart.

a person (used especially in expressions of praise or affection): dear heart.

a conventional shape with rounded sides meeting in a point at the bottom and curving inward to a cusp at the top.

a red figure or pip of this shape on a playing card.

a card of the suit bearing such figures.

hearts,

(used with a singular or plural verb) the suit so marked: Hearts is trump. Hearts are trump.
(used with a singular verb) a game in which the players try to avoid taking tricks containing this suit.

Botany. the core of a tree; the solid central part without sap or albumen.

good condition for production, growth, etc., as of land or crops.

Also called core. Ropemaking. a strand running through the center of a rope, the other strands being laid around it.

verb (used with object)

Archaic.

to fix in the heart.
to encourage.

Informal. to like or enjoy very much; love: I heart Chicago.

Origin of heart

before 900; Middle English herte, Old English heorte; cognate with Dutch hart, German Herz, Old Norse hjarta, Gothic hairtō; akin to Latin cor (see cordial, courage), Greek kardía (see cardio-); def 19, from the use of the stylized heart symbol to represent love

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH heart

hart heart

VOCAB BUILDER

What does hearted mean?

Hearted is used in compound words to mean “having a specific type of personality or trait.” The word that precedes hearted indicates the type of personality or trait, as in hardhearted or warm-hearted.

Hearted can also be used by itself to mean “present in the heart,” but this usage is very rare.

Example: Tim’s so kindhearted that he gave his coat to a homeless man on his walk home today.

Where does hearted come from?

Hearted is an old word, originating in Middle English and first recorded in English around 1200. It has had several meanings throughout the years. Obsolete meanings include “wise” (1400s), “courageous” (1500s), and “heart-shaped” (1700s–1800s). A fairly rare modern sense of hearted is used to describe vegetables that have an inner compact part called a heart, such as cabbage.

Most commonly, however, hearted refers to a human heart. In English, heart is used not only to refer to the literal organ but also for a wide range of figurative meanings. Usually, these refer to the emotional center of a person or to a person’s overall personality. It’s this meaning of hearted that can be paired with all sorts of adjectives, both positive or negative, to produce adjectives that describe a person or an action. A person can be cold-hearted (cruel) or warm-hearted (kind), tender-hearted (compassionate) or hardhearted (unfeeling or unmerciful), lighthearted (carefree) or sad-hearted (sorrowful). (As you can see, use of a hyphen varies.)

You can also use these derived adjectives to create adverbs by adding -ly, as in She told me cold-heartedly that she never wanted to see me again.

Did you know ... ?

What are some other forms of hearted?

heartedly (adverb)

What are some synonyms for hearted?

natured

What are some words that share a root or word element with hearted?

What are some words that often get used in discussing hearted?

How is hearted used in real life?

When used to describe a personality or action, hearted is always used in combination with another word. In all cases, it refers to the popular notion of the heart as the center of human emotion.

May you get married to someone who is kindhearted, someone who will never stop nor get tired of choosing you in all circumstances.

— Nuha (@SheASunflower) February 3, 2020

I'm sorry if it seems hard-hearted but I'll save my compassion and empathy for the voiceless who are hurting not those who use their voice to hurt others.

— Angela🏳️‍🌈 (@ducgummybuns) February 3, 2020

I love watching beloved characters from my childhood get old and die in sequels! I can not fully enjoy the adventure of a lighthearted action hero until I see their coffin lowered into the ground!

— Lyle Rath (@LyleRath) January 30, 2020

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We are looking for a teacher who is very kindness-hearted.

Example sentences from the Web for hearted

I am worked and worried to death with this lecture: and curse myself as a soft headed and hearted imbecile to have accepted it.

More Letters of Charles Darwin |Charles Darwin
Broken- hearted at the falsehood of her lover, Apollo, (who has so many similar sins to answer for) she pined away and died.

Flowers and Flower-Gardens |David Lester Richardson
They little knew how much more a true- hearted Roman cared for his city than for himself—for his word than for his life.

A Book of Golden Deeds |Charlotte M. Yonge
"He's as kind a hearted man as there is in Princess Anne," Roxy spoke up.

The Entailed Hat |George Alfred Townsend

I'd be hard- hearted and ungrateful if I didn't feel kindly toward him.

Heart of the West |O. Henry

British Dictionary definitions for hearted

heart

/ (hɑːt) /

noun

the hollow muscular organ in vertebrates whose contractions propel the blood through the circulatory system. In mammals it consists of a right and left atrium and a right and left ventricle Related adjective: cardiac

the corresponding organ or part in invertebrates

this organ considered as the seat of life and emotions, esp love

emotional mood or disposition a happy heart; a change of heart

tenderness or pity you have no heart

courage or spirit; bravery

the inmost or most central part of a thing the heart of the city

the most important or vital part the heart of the matter

(of vegetables such as cabbage) the inner compact part

the core of a tree

the part nearest the heart of a person; breast she held him to her heart

a dearly loved person: usually used as a term of address dearest heart

a conventionalized representation of the heart, having two rounded lobes at the top meeting in a point at the bottom

a red heart-shaped symbol on a playing card
a card with one or more of these symbols or (when pl.) the suit of cards so marked

a fertile condition in land, conducive to vigorous growth in crops or herbage (esp in the phrase in good heart)

after one's own heart appealing to one's own disposition, taste, or tendencies

at heart in reality or fundamentally

break one's heart or break someone's heart to grieve or cause to grieve very deeply, esp through love

by heart by committing to memory

cross my heart! or cross my heart and hope to die! I promise!

eat one's heart out to brood or pine with grief or longing

from one's heart or from the bottom of one's heart very sincerely or deeply

have a heart! be kind or merciful

have one's heart in it (usually used with a negative) to have enthusiasm for something

have one's heart in one's boots to be depressed or down-hearted

have one's heart in one's mouth or have one's heart in one's throat to be full of apprehension, excitement, or fear

have one's heart in the right place

to be kind, thoughtful, or generous
to mean well

have the heart (usually used with a negative) to have the necessary will, callousness, etc (to do something) I didn't have the heart to tell him

heart and soul absolutely; completely

heart of hearts the depths of one's conscience or emotions

heart of oak a brave person

in one's heart secretly; fundamentally

lose heart to become despondent or disillusioned (over something)

lose one's heart to to fall in love with

near to one's heart or close to one's heart cherished or important

set one's heart on to have as one's ambition to obtain; covet

take heart to become encouraged

take to heart to take seriously or be upset about

to one's heart's content as much as one wishes

wear one's heart on one's sleeve to show one's feelings openly

with all one's heart or with one's whole heart very willingly

verb

(intr) (of vegetables) to form a heart

an archaic word for hearten

Word Origin for heart

Old English heorte; related to Old Norse hjarta, Gothic hairtō, Old High German herza, Latin cor, Greek kardia, Old Irish cride

Medical definitions for hearted

heart

[ härt ]

n.

The chambered, muscular organ in vertebrates that pumps blood received from the veins into the arteries, thereby maintaining the flow of blood through the entire circulatory system.

A similarly functioning structure in invertebrates.

Scientific definitions for hearted

heart

[ härt ]

The hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood through the body of a vertebrate animal by contracting and relaxing. In humans and other mammals, it has four chambers, consisting of two atria and two ventricles. The right side of the heart collects blood with low oxygen levels from the veins and pumps it to the lungs. The left side receives blood with high oxygen levels from the lungs and pumps it into the aorta, which carries it to the arteries of the body. The heart in other vertebrates functions similarly but often has fewer chambers.

A similar but simpler organ in invertebrate animals.

Cultural definitions for hearted

heart

The hollow muscular organ that is the center of the circulatory system. The heart pumps blood throughout the intricate system of blood vessels in the body.

Idioms and Phrases with hearted

heart

In addition to the idioms beginning with heart

heart and soul
heart goes out to, one's
heart in it, have one's
heart in one's mouth, have one's
heart in the right place, have one's
heart is set on
heart misses a beat, one's
heart not in it
heart of gold
heart of stone
heart of the matter
heart on one's sleeve
heart sinks, one's
heart stands still
heart to heart

also see:

absence makes the heart grow fonder
after one's own heart
at heart
break someone's heart
by heart
change of heart
cold hands, warm heart
cross my heart
cry one's eyes (heart) out
cut to the quick (heart)
do one (one's heart) good
eat one's heart out
find it in one's heart
from the bottom of one's heart
get to the heart of
give someone heart failure
half a heart
harden one's heart
have a heart
have no heart for
heavy heart
in one's heart of hearts
lose heart
lose one's heart to
near to one's heart
not have the heart to
open one's heart
pour out one's heart
set one's heart on
sick at heart
steal someone's heart
steel one's heart against
take heart
take to heart
to one's heart's content
warm heart
warm the cockles of one's heart
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
with all one's heart
young at heart

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hearted

adjective

Origin of hearted

OTHER WORDS FROM hearted

Words nearby hearted

Definition for hearted (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object)

Origin of heart

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH heart

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What does hearted mean?

Where does hearted come from?

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How is hearted used in real life?

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Example sentences from the Web for hearted

British Dictionary definitions for hearted

noun

verb

Word Origin for heart

Medical definitions for hearted

n.

Scientific definitions for hearted

Cultural definitions for hearted

Idioms and Phrases with hearted