warmhearted
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Definition
Adjective: Marked by or showing kindness, sympathy, generosity, and genuine affection; having a kind and friendly nature.
Usage
This adjective describes a person, their actions, or their character. It is used to indicate sincere, kind, and emotionally generous qualities. - It typically modifies nouns like person, welcome, smile, or gesture. - It often appears in contexts describing personal interactions, hospitality, or compassionate behavior.
Examples
- She is a warmhearted teacher who always encourages her students.
- They received a warmhearted reception from their new neighbors.
- His warmhearted offer to help was deeply appreciated.
Advanced Usage
- "warmheartedness" (noun): The quality of being warmhearted.
- Her warmheartedness made everyone feel at home.
Variants and Related Words
- Kindhearted (adj): Having a kind and sympathetic nature. (A very close synonym)
- Bighearted (adj): Generous and kind.
- Tenderhearted (adj): Very sympathetic and easily moved to pity.
Synonyms
- Compassionate
- Kindly
- Affectionate
- Benevolent
- Cordial
Antonyms
- Coldhearted
- Unfeeling
- Callous
- Hardhearted
Adjective
- marked by warmth of feeling like kindness and sympathy and generosity
- gave a warmhearted welcome to the stranger