largehearted

adjective

Definition of largeheartednext
as in magnanimous

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largehearted
  1. magnanimous
  2. humanitarian
  3. big
  4. altruistic
  5. hospitable
  6. philanthropic
  7. benevolent
  8. openhearted
Adjective
  • Deadpool is proving to be surprisingly magnanimous as the flippant character loses a box office record to The Odyssey.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But Zakir Avşar, a professor at Ankara’s Hacı Bayram Veli University, urges a more magnanimous view of developments.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnanimous
Adjective
  • Fraying lifeline Barred from legally working in Bangladesh, Rohingya depend almost entirely on humanitarian assistance.
    — Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Democratic senators and humanitarian groups questioned whether the cuts to the civilian protection personnel also contributed to the school tragedy.
    — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of humanitarian
Adjective
  • If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Check the numbers, look for flexible options, and keep the bigger vision alive.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • Of course, cartoons infused with blood don’t have the most altruistic desires.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Katherine is sympathetic and altruistic, two other words that describe the sentimental nature of the water sign’s personality.
    — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of altruistic
Adjective
  • So Flippo hightailed it north to run in the far more hospitable 2nd District.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • All this makes for tough ground to defend, and a climate that’s all too hospitable to reactionary explanation.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • That would have been even a few more million bucks on top of what already looks more like a philanthropic civic act more than a savvy investment on Tullman’s impassioned part, but an enthusiastic punter can dream.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of philanthropic
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 Marilla in particular, there’s a joy in watching her stern façade almost immediately crumble and grow into openhearted adoration upon meeting Anne.
    — Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Straight Line Was a Lie finds the band embracing an openhearted surrender to every aspect of growth while acknowledging that the cycle will inevitably begin again.
    — Gabrielle Macafee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Definition of openhearted
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“Largehearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largehearted. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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