hearted

adjective

heart·​ed ˈhär-təd 

1

: having a heart especially of a specified kind

—usually used in combination

a hard-hearted boss

a lighthearted wanderer

2

: seated in the heart

Examples of hearted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While still politically uncompromising and laced with cutting wit, All of a Sudden is a remarkably open-hearted work, confronting seemingly intractable systems with a simple belief in people. —David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026

This digital-first interview series sees comedian and creator Morgan Jay using his music and humor to guide celebrity guests through light-hearted therapy sessions — blending improv, vulnerability and live songwriting into one seamless format. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2026

Miles was the opposite, the reserved, sweet-hearted soul who wore no less than a smile with each step — that is, to everyone but his brother. —Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 May 2026

Including some remakes of classics most viewers first saw rebroadcast on television, this is a big-hearted comedy that could introduce your little ones to a whole new world of classic characters. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hearted

• good-hearted
• half-hearted
• hard-hearted
• large-hearted
• single-hearted

Rhymes for hearted

• carted
• charted
• darted
• parted
• smarted
• started
• brokenhearted
• departed
• halfhearted
• imparted
• kindhearted
• lighthearted