big-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of big-hearted
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live on Monday, LA-based entertainment journalist K.J Matthews described him as "a big hearted genius behind so many of the classic stories we love".
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
“You’re everything our nation is at our best. Brave and big hearted, determined and devoted, selfless and steadfast.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023
“Tony was like no one else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone i’ve ever known,” Mr. Imperioli wrote on Instagram.
From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2022
“A crazy, inspiring and massively big hearted person had sadly left us and left a big hole behind. RIP Adam,” another person said.
From Fox News • May 6, 2019
Rabelais is big hearted if not big in any other way.
From Probability by Trimble, Louis
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