kindhearted
adjective
kind·heart·ed
ˌkīnd-ˈhär-təd 
: having or showing a sympathetic nature
kindheartedly
adverb
kindheartedness
noun
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A kindhearted neighbor offered to help.
a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard
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Sarah John, Vulture, 24 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
See All Example Sentences for kindhearted
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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindhearted. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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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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