hearted

adjective

heart·ed | \ ˈhär-təd

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Definition of hearted

1 : having a heart especially of a specified kind —usually used in combination a fainthearted leadera lighthearted wanderer

2 : seated in the heart

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Recent Examples on the Web Companies tried to strike the right tone after an unprecedented year, with some ads centering the COVID-19 pandemic and others opting for more light-hearted, upbeat ads. — Amanda Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, "Ten must-see ads from Super Bowl LV," 7 Feb. 2021 Thankfully, the pre-debut variety series Treasure Map—which captured everything from light-hearted games to a heartwarming surprise for one member’s high school graduation—offered a way for fans to follow the lives of the 12 members in the meantime. — Kat Moon, Time, "6 Rookie K-Pop Groups to Watch in 2021," 22 Jan. 2021 Cristal Isa first earned a reputation as a bubbly gymnast who always had a smile or light-hearted comment ready for her teammates. — The Salt Lake Tribune, "Utah gymnast Cristal Isa now dealing with the weight of expectations — but she says she’ll push through it," 21 Jan. 2021 The mysterious wish-granting artefact connects our heroes and villains, bringing each of their desires to the surface — and placing the good-hearted and villainous on even footing. — Kelsea Stahler, refinery29.com, "Wonder Woman 1984 Isn’t A Big Swing For A Woman Superhero. It’s A Big Swing For Everyone," 24 Dec. 2020 The sub’s cynical, kind-hearted captain gives a drunken speech mocking Hitler, possibly so the audience will feel better about watching a thousand-hour-long movie about protagonists fighting for Hitler. — Kate Knibbs, Wired, "My Year Watching Submarine Movies," 22 Dec. 2020 Thus, the character of kind-hearted, chiropractor Ben, a man nursing the challenges of a heart defect and the demons of a drinking problem, was born. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Best of 2020 (Behind the Scenes): The story behind James Marsden's unexpected return to Dead to Me," 22 Dec. 2020 The mayors temporarily turned into children’s book co-authors, each penning a chapter of a story about a kind-hearted purple butterfly named Penny visiting their respective cities and doing a good deed. — Diane Bell Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Local mayors unite to write book for worthy cause," 23 Nov. 2020 Her heavy duty makeup is what really transformed her from the kind-hearted realtor on Selling Sunset to an absolute evil fairy. — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, "Here's What Went Into Chrishell Stause’s Stunning Maleficent Costume on "Dancing With the Stars"," 27 Oct. 2020

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“Hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearted. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

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