open-hearted

[ oh-puhn-hahr-tid ]

adjective
  1. unreserved, candid, or frank: open-hearted advice.

  2. kindly; benevolent: an open-hearted gift to charity.

Origin of open-hearted

1
First recorded in 1605–15

Other words from open-hearted

  • o·pen-heart·ed·ly, adverb
  • o·pen-heart·ed·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for open-hearted

open-hearted

adjective
  1. kindly and warm

  2. disclosing intentions and thoughts clearly; candid

Derived forms of open-hearted

  • open-heartedly, adverb
  • open-heartedness, noun

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