great-hearted
Definition
Adjective: - Generous and magnanimous: "great-hearted" describes a person who is noble, generous, and shows a kind and forgiving spirit, especially in dealing with others. - Courageous and brave: It can also refer to someone who is fearless and shows great moral strength in the face of difficulty.
Usage Examples
- (She was generous and noble in her actions.)
- (He showed magnanimity by forgiving despite being wronged.)
- (He displayed courageous bravery.)
Advanced Usage
"great-heartedness" (noun): the quality of being generous, noble, or courageous.
- Her great-heartedness was evident in her charitable work. (Her generosity and nobility were clear.)
"great-hearted gesture": an act that shows exceptional generosity or bravery.
- Donating his entire savings was a great-hearted gesture. (It was a very generous act.)
Variants and Related Words
- Great-heartedness (n): the state or quality of being great-hearted.
- We admired his great-heartedness in forgiving his enemies. (We admired his magnanimity.)
- Great-heartedly (adv): in a great-hearted manner.
- She great-heartedly shared her last meal with a stranger. (She acted generously.)
Synonyms
- Magnanimous: generous in forgiving; showing noble spirit.
- Noble: having high moral qualities.
- Generous: willing to give more than is expected.
- Courageous: brave in facing danger or difficulty.
Related Idioms
- "A heart of gold": a very kind and generous nature.
- He has a heart of gold, always helping those in need. (He is naturally kind and generous.)
- "Bold heart": a courageous spirit.
- She faced the challenge with a bold heart. (She was brave and determined.)
Antonyms (for contrast)
- Small-minded: narrow in outlook; not generous.
- Cowardly: lacking courage.
- Stingy: unwilling to give or share.