hearted

adjective heart·ed \ ˈhär-təd \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Definition of hearted

1 : having a heart especially of a specified kind —usually used in combination

a fainthearted leader

a lighthearted wanderer

2 : seated in the heart

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This morning, the weather service posted on its normally sober Twitter feed a few light-hearted posts, empathizing with winter-weary people’s desire for a warmup.

— martin finucane, BostonGlobe.com, "Ugh. It’s the coldest start to April in 11 years," 19 Apr. 2018
The titles on that record are arranged in a similarly playful acrostic fashion sending a light-hearted message about how tinkering with numbers can calm the mind.

— john adamian, courant.com, "Tedeschi Trucks And Jay Critch Are Just Two Of This Week's Must-See Shows," 2 July 2018
The 18-year-old brothers from New Jersey delivered a rousing and light-hearted speech at their Woodbridge High School graduation ceremony on Thursday, capping off years of academic excellence and hard work.

— christopher brito, CBS News, "New Jersey fraternal twins named co-valedictorians, set to head to MIT together," 24 June 2018
Some viewers think the matriarch's absence will be dealt with in a light-hearted manner.

— kayla keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Fans Have a Lot of Theories on How ABC's 'The Conners' Is Going to Write Off Roseanne Barr," 22 June 2018
Battle, meanwhile, showcased some more light-hearted moments on stage including a gentle jab at Archibald.

— carol robinson, AL.com, "3 injured by falling limb at Birmingham Zoo," 19 Apr. 2018
To find his new restaurant's nonna, Grangier is holding a light-hearted casting call at Oxmoor Mall on Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. near the Starbucks at Oxmoor Center’s Center Court.

— kirby adams, The Courier-Journal, "Calling all grannies! Think you can be the face of this Italian joint?," 26 June 2018
The two players came face to face in a light-hearted interview with The Players' Tribune where the pair were seen laughing and joking throughout.

— SI.com, "Gerard Pique Claims James Rodriguez Fits the 'Barça Profile' & Calls on Midfielder to Join Club," 25 June 2018
Billy, though, is a dark-hearted carnival barker who beats his wife.

— New York Times, "Joshua Henry Does Whatever It Takes, in ‘Carousel’ and as a Father," 10 May 2018

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13th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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