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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Was he humbled by New York’s open-minded, open-hearted embrace?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
I’m not entirely comfortable with the word “soul,” but it does seem like people come out of the womb open-hearted or closed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2025
Patience is an open-hearted place whose denizens tolerate Harry’s weird tantrums and lack of an internal editor.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2024
Also missing: Haran’s sister, Adi, a psychologist; her husband Tal and their children Naveh, 8, “a bright, open-hearted boy that makes friends in an instant,” and Yahel, 3, “creative and full of life.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
“Selfish! You won’t find anyone more open-hearted and generous. How dare you say that? What do you want, my life’s blood?”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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