bigheartedness

noun

1
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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2
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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  1. kindness
  2. generosity
  3. sympathy
  4. philanthropy
  5. heart
  6. compassion
Noun
  • The play is largely a study in kindness, in both form and subject — even while facing the tough inevitabilities of any life.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In that interview, Williams discussed growing up in New York, overcoming adversity and the importance of treating others with kindness.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • Aunt Jackie, revealing her own sense of humor and generosity, gave Mum a green four-leaf clover-pin with a small diamond on each leaf.
    — Kerry Kennedy, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The conflict between pragmatism and generosity begins at a small scale and incrementally escalates.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • More recently, Eisenkot has emerged as a figure of solidity and a focus of sympathy.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Shares of Vistra and Talen Energy were up more than 9% Tuesday in sympathy.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sympathy
Noun
  • Harris has had to rely on private philanthropy for her NCBRS study.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The approach fits within a broader push by Badr Jafar, the UAE’s special envoy for business and philanthropy, to bring private donors, businesses, and governments together to address humanitarian needs.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of philanthropy
Noun
  • The story follows a celebrated pediatric heart surgeon whose daughter falls prey to a vengeful ghost.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The nine suites sell out far in advance, especially if there's a popular event in the city, so book well ahead if your heart is set on staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of heart
Noun
  • Caring for themselves gives them greater capacity for empathy, compassion and service.
    — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While introducing the film, Stan reflected on the questions of judgment and need for compassion at the heart of its story.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of compassion
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“Bigheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigheartedness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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