kind-hearted
/'kaind'hɑ:tid/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having or showing a naturally kind and sympathetic nature: Describes a person whose inherent character is gentle, caring, and compassionate towards others.
- Proceeding from a benevolent disposition: Refers to actions, words, or feelings that originate from genuine kindness.
Usage
- Used to describe a person's fundamental character trait.
- Often modifies nouns like , , , , , .
- It is a hyphenated compound adjective.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She is a kind-hearted neighbor who always checks on the elderly.
- His kind-hearted offer to help was deeply appreciated.
- Despite his rough appearance, he was surprisingly kind-hearted.
Advanced Usage
- "To be kind-hearted": To possess a fundamentally kind nature.
- The judge was known to be fair and kind-hearted.
- "Kind-heartedness" (noun form): The quality of being kind-hearted.
- Her kind-heartedness made her beloved in the community.
Variants and Related Words
- Kindhearted (alternative spelling): A common variant without the hyphen.
- He was a kindhearted soul.
- Kindly (adj/adv): Having or showing a gentle, friendly nature; in a kind manner.
- He gave me a kindly smile.
- Good-hearted (adj): Similar in meaning, emphasizing a good and kind nature.
- His good-hearted laughter filled the room.
Synonyms
- Compassionate: Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
- Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly.
- Warm-hearted: Sympathetic and kind.
Antonyms
- Cold-hearted: Lacking sympathy or feeling.
- Cruel: Willfully causing pain or suffering to others.
- Mean: Unkind, spiteful, or malicious.
Idioms and Phrases
- A kind heart: A metaphorical phrase for a compassionate nature.
- He has a kind heart beneath that stern exterior.
- To have a heart of gold: An idiom meaning to be very kind and generous.
- She may seem strict, but she really has a heart of gold.
Adjective
- having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
- a generous and kindhearted teacher