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kindheartedhaving 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
💡 Concept

having a kind and sympathetic nature; showing compassion and generosity

From fainthearted to wholehearted - her kindhearted soul awakens!
🎵 Rhyme

From fainthearted to wholehearted - her kindhearted soul awakens!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkaɪndˌhɑːrtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkaɪndˌhɑːtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootkind
Suffix--hearted

🎵Rhyme

wholeheartedlightheartedfainthearted
wholehearted
lighthearted
fainthearted

🔗Collocations

kindhearted person
kindhearted gesture
kindhearted soul
genuinely kindhearted
kindhearted nature
kindhearted woman

📝Examples

My kindhearted grandmother always keeps extra cookies in case unexpected guests drop by.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

She's too kindhearted for her own good - she even feels guilty about stepping on ants.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

compassionatebenevolentgenerouscaringtender-hearted

Antonyms

cruelheartlessmerciless

Related

kindgentlesympatheticwarm-heartedgood-natured

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