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kind-hearted

British  

adjective

  1. characterized by kindness; sympathetic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • kind-heartedly adverb
  • kind-heartedness noun

Example Sentences

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But Gary is "the most kind-hearted, warm, vulnerable character I think we've ever made."

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

They’re still stubbornly kind-hearted and determined to reach some understanding without falling into step with the world’s madness.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2025

Speaking outside Ibrox, Kory's brother Jamie described Kory as a "fun-loving, kind-hearted and mischievous young boy" who had "so much more to live for".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Mr Gale said the "kind-hearted" family are "deeply upset" at the situation.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

“You are so generous and kind-hearted that you let people borrow, and can’t say ‘No’ to anyone.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott