great-heartedness
Definition
Noun:
- Generosity and magnanimity: "great-heartedness" refers to the quality of being noble, generous, and courageous in spirit, especially in forgiving others or acting selflessly.
Usage Examples
- (Her generous and noble spirit motivated her to give away her wealth.)
- (His magnanimous and forgiving nature was shown.)
Advanced Usage
- "an act of great-heartedness": a specific instance of generous or noble behavior.
- Offering shelter to the homeless family was an act of great-heartedness. (A selfless and courageous deed.)
Variants and Related Words
- Great-hearted (adj): having a generous, noble, or courageous spirit.
- He is a great-hearted man who always puts others first. (He is generous and noble.)
Synonyms
- Magnanimity: the quality of being generous in forgiving or overlooking insults.
- Generosity: the quality of being willing to give freely.
- Nobility of spirit: a high moral character marked by courage and selflessness.
Related Idioms
- To have a big heart: to be kind, generous, and compassionate.
- She has such a big heart; she always helps those in need. (She is very generous and caring.)
- To wear one's heart on one's sleeve: to openly show one's emotions or generosity.
- His great-heartedness means he wears his heart on his sleeve, always ready to help. (He openly displays his generous nature.)