big-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of big-hearted
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Amid the divisions and fear, he said, “we need to offer a big-hearted vision of what it means to be an American,” based on mutual respect, not fear, and “respecting people’s way of life.”
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
Then Ares suddenly stops being evil and becomes a big-hearted protector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
This book is brutal and unsparing in its portrayal of its characters, with the growing dread palpable as the book drives forward, even as it’s incredibly big-hearted and leaves you emotionally eviscerated by the end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
"They've really got stuck into the life of the church... they are such a big-hearted, gentle, loving family who have got involved and given their all since they've been here in Nottingham."
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2025
I wanted to break this smaller version of who he was and release the big-hearted man I’d married.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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