kindhearted
adjective
kind·heart·ed
ˌkīnd-ˈhär-təd 
: having or showing a sympathetic nature
kindheartedly
adverb
kindheartedness
noun
Synonyms
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
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Our charities are always in need of kindhearted volunteers.
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Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
Julianne Nicholson might be the biggest surprise, playing Weird Al’s kindhearted mother.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2023
Watch the video to see a kindhearted man save a baby raccoon from drowning.
—Carissa Quiambao, USA TODAY, 24 July 2023
As much as Nicks tries to sell him as an underdog, the story here is mostly of a talented, dedicated, kindhearted man who is both wildly successful and widely admired.
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
By that time, Cloud had gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of the kindhearted dealer Fezco on the HBO drama.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 1 Aug. 2023
The famously kindhearted country star donated more than a dozen concert tickets to patients at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, last week.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
Described by his colleagues as kindhearted and helpful, the officer was honored by his family, friends and community during a Celebration of Life at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix shortly after his passing in 2019.
—Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023
The kindhearted, popular swimmer has spent the past three seasons in a love triangle with Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and her academic archnemesis Ben Gross (Jaren Lewison), while stealing the hearts of viewers at home.
—Brooke Lamantia, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 June 2023
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Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
Julianne Nicholson might be the biggest surprise, playing Weird Al’s kindhearted mother.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2023
Watch the video to see a kindhearted man save a baby raccoon from drowning.
—Carissa Quiambao, USA TODAY, 24 July 2023
As much as Nicks tries to sell him as an underdog, the story here is mostly of a talented, dedicated, kindhearted man who is both wildly successful and widely admired.
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
By that time, Cloud had gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of the kindhearted dealer Fezco on the HBO drama.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 1 Aug. 2023
The famously kindhearted country star donated more than a dozen concert tickets to patients at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, last week.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
Described by his colleagues as kindhearted and helpful, the officer was honored by his family, friends and community during a Celebration of Life at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix shortly after his passing in 2019.
—Sydney Carruth, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023
The kindhearted, popular swimmer has spent the past three seasons in a love triangle with Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and her academic archnemesis Ben Gross (Jaren Lewison), while stealing the hearts of viewers at home.
—Brooke Lamantia, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 June 2023
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First Known Use
1535, in the meaning defined above
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kindhearted
adjective
kind·heart·ed
ˈkīnd-ˈhärt-əd
: having or showing a kind and sympathetic nature
kindheartedly
adverb
kindheartedness
noun
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