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.
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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, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for soft-hearted
softhearted
/ (ˌsɒftˈhɑːtɪd) /
adjective
easily moved to pity
Derived forms of softhearted
softheartedly, adverbsoftheartedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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