kindhearted — having a kind and sympathetic nature; showing compassion and generosity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a kind and sympathetic nature; showing compassion and generosity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaɪndˌhɑːrtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My kindhearted grandmother always keeps extra cookies in case unexpected guests drop by.
- He's so kindhearted that he apologizes to automatic doors when they don't open fast enough.
- The kindhearted teacher stayed after school to help struggling students with their homework.
kindhearted
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkaɪndˌhɑːrtɪd/]
having a kind and sympathetic nature; showing compassion and generosity
having a kind and sympathetic nature; showing compassion and generosity
From fainthearted to wholehearted - her kindhearted soul awakens!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Kindhearted is a compound word formed in Old English by combining 'kind' (meaning benevolent or gentle) and 'heart' (meaning the seat of emotions). It naturally emerged to describe a person with a warm and compassionate disposition.
Breakdown
kind (benevolent, gentle) + heart (center of emotion) + -ed (adjective suffix), forming a compound adjective describing someone possessed of a kind heart.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My kindhearted grandmother always keeps extra cookies in case unexpected guests drop by.”
“He's so kindhearted that he apologizes to automatic doors when they don't open fast enough.”
“The kindhearted teacher stayed after school to help struggling students with their homework.”
“She's too kindhearted for her own good - she even feels guilty about stepping on ants.”
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