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large-hearted

adjective large-heart·ed \ ˌlärj-ˈhär-təd \
variants: or less commonly largehearted

Definition of large-hearted

: having a generous disposition : sympathetic
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largeheartedness

noun

First Known Use of large-hearted

1607

in the meaning defined above

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