big-hearted
[big-hahr-tid]
- generous; kind.
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Origin of big-hearted
First recorded in 1865–70
Synonyms
See more synonyms for big-hearted on Thesaurus.comunstinting, openhanded, benevolent, bountiful.
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Examples from the Web for big-hearted
Contemporary Examples
We believe Williams as both a beaten-down dad and big-hearted Scottish nanny.
A volatile guy, big-hearted and very smart, Moran is not facing any opposition, and his retirement puzzled Price.
Rep. David Price Remembers When a Less Partisan Congress Actually WorkedEleanor Clift
January 26, 2014
Big-hearted people tend to have warm and truly fuzzy thoughts about the Humane Society of the United States.
“I have a sense of humor that encompasses the edgy and the dark and profane but also the big-hearted thing,” he said.
Critic Malcolm Jones calls it a big-hearted novel that you shouldn't miss.
Historical Examples
There was something sweet and amiable and big-hearted, and even almost great, in him.
The ManxmanHall Caine
The big-hearted brother could afford indulgence where only he himself was concerned.
The GeniusMargaret Horton Potter
Like all French mayors of my experience, he was a courteous, big-hearted gentleman.
High AdventureJames Norman Hall
"With our hats in our hands," said the big-hearted master mechanic.
You are so big-hearted, so human; you will understand, you can forgive.
Tommy and Co.Jerome K. Jerome
big-hearted
- warmly generous
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