open-hearted
Americanadjective
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unreserved, candid, or frank.
open-hearted advice.
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kindly; benevolent.
an open-hearted gift to charity.
adjective
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kindly and warm
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disclosing intentions and thoughts clearly; candid
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of open-hearted
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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“Michalis was kind and open hearted, and volunteered to fight forest fires and help the homeless, and he had a strong faith in God,” a family statement said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023
For all its imaginative character play, “Radical Romantics” is Dreijer’s most vulnerable album — an open hearted exploration of love and its possible failures.
From New York Times • May 10, 2023
“Anyone who knows people with Down syndrome understands that they love to perform and they’re really good at it,” Dr. McGuire said, “They’re so open hearted and they love music and dancing and theater.”
From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2019
Stand tall be smart be open hearted be brave be compassionate and fight like hell.
From Slate • Nov. 15, 2016
Happy beyond the common condition of her sex, is she who has found a friend indeed; open hearted, yet discreet; generously fervent, yet steady; thoroughly virtuous, but not severe; wise, as well as cheerful!
From Sketches of the Fair Sex, in All Parts of the World by Anonymous
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