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 Etna, a battle-scarred but kindhearted shepherd mix who was plucked from his home on the eve of an unspecified conflict in an unnamed country, has grown weary of war’s brutalities and longs to return to the coastal farm of his puppyhood. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 And yet, by the time Enzo (Diego Murgia), a kindhearted and still boyish 19-year-old, can no longer conceal what’s been brewing inside him, his reaction still lands with soul crushing force. — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for kindhearted

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindhearted

Adjective

Graceful in technique, compassionate in its writing, this movie, one of the year’s best, is a crying machine.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026
Communities become more inclusive, compassionate, and connected.

— Jeffrey Zirulnick, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

The party needs to reintroduce itself to a skeptical electorate as conservative, collaborative and kind.

— Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026
According to Alex, Walliams could be kind, encouraging, and supportive of her comedy ambitions, but also curt and cold.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

This isn’t about shaming the Hawks for not being benevolent enough.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Larger-than-life Halloween celebrations rise up every October like the Great Pumpkin (or a benevolent spooky spirit or two) to captivate visitors with parades, caramel apples, costume contests, and more.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of benevolent

Adjective

Presentation is key Welcome guests to your Friendsgiving with a thoughtful and beautifully decorated Thanksgiving table.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
The compact pouch is designed to hold small essentials against your body, and its soft, breathable, skin-friendly fabric is a thoughtful detail for warmer destinations where extra layers aren’t practical.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026