big-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of big-hearted
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Then Ares suddenly stops being evil and becomes a big-hearted protector.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 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
It’s big-hearted endeavors such as these that have fueled Krieger and Woolner to keep at it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025
It “demeans and cheapens our politics. It only serves to further discourage good, big-hearted people from wanting to get involved at all. America, our parents taught us better than that.”
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2024
Running made her feel strong and big-hearted, it made her love the places she ran through and the people whose messages she delivered.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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