warmhearted

adjective

warm·​heart·​ed ˈwȯrm-ˈhär-təd 

: marked by ready affection, cordiality, generosity, or sympathy

warmheartedness noun

Synonyms

• compassionate
• kind
• benevolent
• thoughtful
• sympathetic

Examples of warmhearted in a Sentence

a caring and warmhearted person

a warmhearted, understanding pastor from whom many sought guidance

Recent Examples on the Web

The vampires present themselves as warmhearted integrationists, but their egalitarian welcome comes at the price of their victims’ souls—even while bestowing on them the ironic gift of immortality (of the literal sort). —Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025

The meals are also top quality with options changing daily, and the guides such as the knowledgeable and warmhearted Assit are also elite. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025

Nevertheless, later in the day, this becomes a friendly, warmhearted day to enjoy the company of others. —Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025

Terfel appeared in one of the company’s pandemic-era video recitals, beaming in from a cathedral in Wales for a warmhearted holiday program in December 2020. —Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for warmhearted

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

Kids Definition

warmhearted

adjective

warm·​heart·​ed ˈwȯ(-ə)rm-ˈhärt-əd 

: marked by warmth of feeling

warmheartedness noun