kindhearted

adjective

kind·​heart·​ed ˌkīnd-ˈhär-təd 

: having or showing a sympathetic nature

kindheartedly adverb

kindheartedness noun

Synonyms

• 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

It was made by a devoted fan who is less interested in depicting his subject as a three-dimensional human being than in reinforcing his reputation as a prodigious talent and kindhearted soul, who, in spite of a couple of demons, was still ultimately a great guy. —Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

Because Chef Douglas Rodriguez—a kindhearted and talented James Beard Award winner—is at the helm, your taste buds will be transported to Greece, as will your eyes, as the food styling and decor are quintessentially Greek. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025

Chavez, a kindhearted athlete who sports a big smile, has picked up offers from McPherson and Kansas Wesleyan. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2025

Teachers remembered him as a kindhearted leader who protected his peers. —Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025

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