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- [big hahr-tid]
- /bɪg ˈhɑr tɪd/
- /bɪɡ hɑːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [big hahr-tid]
- /bɪg ˈhɑr tɪd/
Definitions of big-hearted word
- adjective big-hearted If you describe someone as big-hearted, you think they are kind and generous, and always willing to help people. 3
- adjective big-hearted warmly generous 3
- adjective big-hearted generous; kind. 1
- adjective big-hearted kind, generous 1
- adjective big-hearted Alternative form of bighearted. 0
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Origin of big-hearted
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70
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Parts of speech for Big-hearted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
big-hearted popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for big-hearted
adj big-hearted
- altruistic — If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself.
- benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
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