BIG HEARTEDNESS Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

bigheartedness

noun

as in kindness

the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune because of the bigheartedness of her coworkers, she was able to present the charity with a fat check

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as in generosity

the quality or state of being generous the commendable bigheartedness of that upscale restaurateur, who uses a portion of her profits to fund a soup kitchen

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Noun

At a time filled with so much sadness, your kindness has reminded me that there is still so much good in humanity.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Her flop of a debate performance left her sounding like someone with no vision or kindness — career suicide for someone who has made her reputation on both traits.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of kindness

Noun

The article cautions against outsourcing relationship building to AI, noting that authentic connections require time, vulnerability, and generosity, offering no immediate gratification.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Her strength, warmth, generosity, and unmistakable personality left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

— Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

Because most of these organizations are funded by government reimbursement and/or philanthropy, experience has taught them that when circumstances get dire, a government bailout will arrive or some entity will take a leap of faith to rescue them.

— Ryan Dewey Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Efforts to build slowdown tools are funded mostly by academia and philanthropy.

— Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of philanthropy

Noun

While many viewers praise the former child star as the beating heart of the series, her newfound success comes with heightened tabloid scrutiny, thecoverage wading into everything from her looks to her love life.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Taylor splashed a wide-open triple from the top of the arc with 30 seconds to go to give tie the game, and then broke the visitors hearts to improve the Sky’s record to 14-22.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of heart

Noun

But when a desperate woman carrying an infant appears outside his sanctuary, Parish is forced to choose between compassion and survival.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Blake Lively Blake Lively shares an important reminder for people to show compassion for one another.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026

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