KINDHEARTED Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

kindhearted

adjective

ˌkīnd-ˈhär-təd

Definition of kindhearted

as in compassionate

having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard

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Recent Examples of kindhearted In an interview, Salinas’ sister, 50-year-old Paulette Salinas, described her brother as kindhearted, family-oriented and deeply rooted in the church and community. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026 The show's plot involves a corrupt mayor, gullible townspeople and a kindhearted Bigfoot who longs for community. — Reena Advani, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026 When the Fireflies Dance, by Aisha Hassan Aisha Hassan’s novel follows Lalloo, a kindhearted 20-year-old scraping by in Lahore, Pakistan, as a driver for a wealthy clan. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2025 But, wishes aside, Patterson was cast as Danes, the grumpy but kindhearted diner owner at the heart of the show’s romance between his character and Lauren Graham’s Lorelai Gilmore. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kindhearted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindhearted

Adjective

Libra September 23 – October 22 The routine that keeps draining you may need a more compassionate rhythm.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
The vaccine is being used under a compassionate-use program, which allows a medical product to be used in a serious disease situation even though it has not been specifically approved for that particular use.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

Honestly, the real amenity here is the staff, who made a very big, bustling corner of the city feel warm and kind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
In another life, a life that was kind to black people, Atlas would’ve been a scientist or a king or a master craftsman.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

The new movie follows a benevolent ex-pilot named Hig (Jacob Elordi) who, after losing his wife during a catastrophic global pandemic, lives out in the wilderness with his dog, Jasper, and ornery isolationist pal Bangley (Josh Brolin).

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
City leaders agree large, unsupervised gatherings could put kids at risk even if most attendees are there for benevolent reasons.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

With the ownership transfer and a potentially sympathetic mayor, the future of the graves at Higgs Beach enters another period of hope and uncertainty.

— Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
The smartest plaintiffs' attorneys are doing a good job shopping for judges sympathetic to their cases — and there are more than 30 at the moment with nearly 400 athletes involved.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sympathetic

Adjective

The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Every element is artful, thoughtful—a genuine expression of the Sersales’ enduring love affair with contemporary art and cultural storytelling.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026