large-heartedness
Definition
Noun: "Large-heartedness" refers to the quality of being generous, magnanimous, and kind-hearted, especially in a broad, forgiving, or benevolent manner.
Usage Examples
- (She showed generosity and forgiveness.)
- (The donors were generous and kind.)
- (People become more magnanimous and helpful.)
Advanced Usage
- "to exhibit large-heartedness": to demonstrate generosity or kindness.
- The king exhibited large-heartedness by pardoning the rebels. (He showed magnanimity.)
- "a spirit of large-heartedness": an attitude of broad-minded generosity.
- The treaty was signed in a spirit of large-heartedness. (Both sides were generous and forgiving.)
Variants and Related Words
- Large-hearted (adj): having a generous, kind, or forgiving nature.
- He is a large-hearted man who always helps the needy. (He is generous and kind-hearted.)
- Large-heartedness (n): the noun form of the quality (the word itself, as defined).
- Large-heartedness is not commonly used with other suffixes; its primary variant is the adjective.
Synonyms
- Magnanimity: the quality of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
- Generosity: the quality of being kind and giving, often with money or time.
- Benevolence: the quality of being well-meaning and kindly.
- Charitableness: the disposition to give help or money to those in need.
Related Idioms
- To have a big heart: to be generous and kind.
- She has a big heart, always ready to help. (She is large-hearted.)
- To be broad-minded: to be tolerant and generous in one's views.
- His broad-minded approach made him a popular leader. (He was large-hearted in his thinking.)
Phrasal Verbs
No common phrasal verbs are associated with "large-heartedness" or its root "heart" in this sense. However, note: - To open one's heart: to be generous or compassionate. - She opened her heart to the homeless. (She showed large-heartedness.)