Synonyms

kind-hearted

British

adjective

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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Her thoughts are echoed by Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, who plays the kind-hearted fairy Silky.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

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

"She was an amazing person, she would literally drop anything and help anyone, she was really kind-hearted."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

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