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
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Etymology
Origin of open-hearted
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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Open-hearted flea market-ing The first Sunday of the month is the Pasadena City College Flea, second Sunday is the Rose Bowl, third is Long Beach and fourth is Topanga.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025
Open-hearted for truth, she was peculiarly susceptible at that time to the claims of Adventism.
From Around Old Bethany A Story of the Adventures of Robert and Mary Davis by Berry, Robert Lee
Open-hearted Minna was not capable of concealing that her mother's concession had been made known to her in some way, and that the disclosure had disagreeably surprised her.
From Jezebel's Daughter by Collins, Wilkie
Here on earth is all we know: To let our love as steadfast blow, Open-hearted to the sun, Folded down when our day's done, As thy flower that bids it be Flower of thy charity.
From Helen Redeemed and Other Poems by Hewlett, Maurice Henry
Open-hearted frankness looked out of the brown eyes, and healthy optimism gave an upward tilt to the curling mustache.
From A Romance in Transit by Lynde, Francis
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