high-hearted
Definition
Adjective: "high-hearted" describes a person who is courageous, brave, and resolute in spirit; it denotes a quality of being undaunted or fearless, especially in the face of difficulty or danger.
Usage Examples
- (The knight stayed courageous despite the threat.)
- (Her brave spirit motivated others.)
- (The captain was fearless and confident.)
Advanced Usage
"to be high-hearted in the face of adversity": to maintain courage when confronted with hardship.
- She was high-hearted in the face of adversity, never losing hope. (She stayed brave despite challenges.)
"high-hearted resolve": a determined and courageous mindset.
- His high-hearted resolve carried him through the long journey. (His brave determination helped him endure.)
Variants and Related Words
High-heartedness (n): the quality or state of being courageous and resolute.
- The high-heartedness of the soldiers was praised by all. (Their bravery was admired.)
High-hearted (adj) is a compound word; note that "high" here intensifies "hearted," not referring to physical height.
Synonyms
- Courageous: having or showing courage.
- She was a courageous leader. (She was brave.)
- Dauntless: showing fearlessness and determination.
- The dauntless explorer ventured into the unknown. (The fearless explorer.)
- Intrepid: fearless and adventurous.
- The intrepid firefighter saved the child. (The brave firefighter.)
Related Idioms
- "To have a stout heart": to be brave and resolute.
- Even in danger, he had a stout heart. (He was courageous.)
- "To be of good cheer": to remain hopeful and brave.
- Be of good cheer; the worst is over. (Stay courageous and optimistic.)
Phrasal Verbs
(No common phrasal verbs are directly associated with "high-hearted" as it is an adjective.)