greathearted
[ greyt-hahr-tid ]
/ ˈgreɪtˈhɑr tɪd /
adjective
having or showing a generous heart; magnanimous.
high-spirited; courageous; fearless: greathearted defense of liberty.
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Origin of greathearted
1350–1400; Middle English grete hartyd
OTHER WORDS FROM greathearted
great·heart·ed·ly, adverbgreat·heart·ed·ness, nounWords nearby greathearted
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Example sentences from the Web for greathearted
Some flighty fool that would tell you what a fine creature you were, how greathearted—that's the cant, great-hearted!
The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly|Charles James Lever
British Dictionary definitions for greathearted
great-hearted
adjective
benevolent or noble; magnanimous
Derived forms of great-hearted
great-heartedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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