kindhearted

adjective

kind·​heart·​ed ˌkīnd-ˈhär-təd 

: having or showing a sympathetic nature

kindheartedly adverb

kindheartedness noun

Synonyms of kindhearted

• compassionate
• kind
• benevolent
• sympathetic
• thoughtful

Examples of kindhearted in a Sentence

A kindhearted neighbor offered to help.

a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard

Recent Examples on the Web

As news of Mackie’s death spread, friends and fans are remembering a kindhearted and joyful man whose designs illuminated some of the world’s biggest stars on both stage and screen. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Beatty portrayed River—the kindhearted fiancée of one of the siblings—until the play closed in June 2024. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026

There are a lot of kindhearted animal lovers in my neighborhood. — Nancy Glowinski, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

The kindhearted himbo defies the outdated displays of masculinity expected from male athletes. — Carlos Aguilar, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kindhearted

• departed
• halfhearted
• imparted
• lighthearted
• restarted
• uncharted
• warmhearted
• wholehearted
• brokenhearted
• carted
• charted
• darted

Kids Definition

kindhearted

adjective

kind·​heart·​ed ˈkīnd-ˈhärt-əd 

: having or showing a kind and sympathetic nature

kindheartedly adverb

kindheartedness noun