as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation
a bighearted guy who can't seem to ever say "no"
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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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Recent Examples of bighearted
Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
From the formidable aquarium, with not one but two giant whale sharks circling its main tank, to Osaka Castle Park and (more importantly) its wondrous playground, to the preponderance of casual eateries run by bighearted people, my love for this city takes on a new dimension.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Instead, viewers were treated to the most bighearted and affecting episode yet.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Shunichi, the bighearted patriarch, passed away a few years later.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
But people who knew him then recall a boisterous, bighearted student at the center of Yale’s social life.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
This bighearted story of a young London veterinarian and herpetologist eager to study the isle’s endangered turtles and find her father is about the importance of discovering a sense of community and belonging.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2024
There’s a refreshing whiff of whimsy and playful originality to writer/director John Krasinski’s bighearted fantasy (★★½ out of four; rated PG; in theaters Friday), which centers on a young girl who discovers a secret world of imaginary friends (aka IFs).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Richie’s joyride turns last year’s re-recorded version of the original Speak Now track into a bighearted anthem for a local boy who finally makes good.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 3 May 2024
Adjective
What’s so special about Britain’s patron wanker of bighearted buffoonery?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
From the formidable aquarium, with not one but two giant whale sharks circling its main tank, to Osaka Castle Park and (more importantly) its wondrous playground, to the preponderance of casual eateries run by bighearted people, my love for this city takes on a new dimension.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Instead, viewers were treated to the most bighearted and affecting episode yet.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Shunichi, the bighearted patriarch, passed away a few years later.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
But people who knew him then recall a boisterous, bighearted student at the center of Yale’s social life.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
This bighearted story of a young London veterinarian and herpetologist eager to study the isle’s endangered turtles and find her father is about the importance of discovering a sense of community and belonging.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 July 2024
There’s a refreshing whiff of whimsy and playful originality to writer/director John Krasinski’s bighearted fantasy (★★½ out of four; rated PG; in theaters Friday), which centers on a young girl who discovers a secret world of imaginary friends (aka IFs).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Richie’s joyride turns last year’s re-recorded version of the original Speak Now track into a bighearted anthem for a local boy who finally makes good.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 3 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bighearted
Adjective
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The cockpit can be fitted with a solar Starlight Bimini providing generous shade.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Similarly, the Department of Justice has pulled back from policing financial crimes, including those involving cryptocurrency, whose kingpins were among Trump’s most generous donors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Please advise me how to navigate this tricky territory with respect and kindness.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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This includes reviewing charitable structures and preparing for legislative shifts.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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After repeatedly refusing to pay the city, I was presented with an opportunity to make a charitable donation in exchange for the case being dismissed.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Back home, Ramaphosa briefly enjoyed a wave of sympathy for remaining composed during what was the latest ambush of a foreign leader at the Oval Office.—
Sizwe Mpofu Walsh,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Fitting with a broader pattern of Gazans being seen as undeserving of sympathy, our survey found that more than a third of Israelis believe that more than 90% of Palestinians in Gaza support Hamas.—
Carlo Koos,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to her passion for making tasteful and affordable accessories, Scott has a heart for philanthropy.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The key revenue sources are driven by ticket sales, television, sponsorship and philanthropy.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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All of our hearts are broken … our sadness is gut wrenching - there’s a hole, something is missing.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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Pregnant women are at high risk for severe disease and studies show that the likelihood of miscarriage, stillbirth and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, blood clots, heart and kidney damage and hypertension are much higher among women who develop COVID-19 during pregnancy.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Neither the writer-director — whose influences here include Mike Leigh, Ken Loach and Gus Van Sant — nor lead Frank Dillane, who acts with a nervy volatility offset by insouciant charm and humor, courts our sympathies, even as the film shows unquestionable compassion.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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What makes the company stand out, according to its owners, is a blend of artistry, technology and sense of compassion in the grieving process.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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“Bighearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bighearted. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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