soft-hearted

[ sawft-hahr-tid, soft- ]

/ ˈsɔftˈhɑr tɪd, ˈsɒft- /

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adjective

very sympathetic or responsive; generous in spirit: a soft-hearted judge.

OTHER WORDS FOR soft-hearted

tender, kind-hearted.

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Origin of soft-hearted

First recorded in 1570–80

OTHER WORDS FROM soft-hearted

soft-heart·ed·ly, adverbsoft-heart·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby soft-hearted

soft furnishings, soft goods, soft ground, soft hail, soft-headed, soft-hearted, soft hyphen, softie, soft in the head, soft iron, softish

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How to use soft-hearted in a sentence

There were stomachs, taut and flat, but also undulating bellies, soft and bloated from the breakfast buffet.
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Both Edgar and Julio shared the same smile and light-hearted manner that I remembered and appreciated from years ago.
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Francis is well into his seventies, looks it, has a mild demeanor and soft speaking style; but his rhetoric is electrifying.
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In the House, Republicans passed the budget by 219-206 with the warm-hearted help of 57 Democrats.
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My surgeon told me my bones were so soft he could barely install the screws.
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And once more, she found herself desiring to be like Janet--not only in appearance, but in soft manner and tone.
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A few small rocks of some soft stone may be added, and in between these the Ferns are planted.
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His face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.
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The delicious soft rains set in early, promising a good grain year.
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Not a zephyr ruffled the leaf of a rose, and a soft breathing fragrance bathed his reposing senses.
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British Dictionary definitions for soft-hearted

softhearted

/ (ˌsɒftˈhɑːtɪd) /

adjective

easily moved to pity

Derived forms of softhearted

softheartedly, adverbsoftheartedness, noun

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