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
  • Given the circumstances, his commitment was defiantly magnanimous.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of magnanimous
Adjective
  • After graduation, Harry took a gap year to carry out humanitarian work in Africa (particularly with children in Lesotho), Australia, and Latin America.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That 2019 model was a toy next to today’s systems, which terrorist groups could use to reach a broader audience with a more convincing message, posing as humanitarian nongovernmental organizations or even just influencers to raise money.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of humanitarian
Adjective
  • However, Ukraine has this year made some progress against Russia's bigger army, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Orlando Bloom’s first big automotive splurge was a classic Porsche—a black 911S from 1973.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of big
Adjective
  • And Sanders is credited as an altruistic, creative genius by diners, influencers and the media.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • On a more altruistic front, Leighton also stands ready to end a gruesome pandemic in another world, turning up with vaccines and medications like a multidimensional DoorDash service.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of altruistic
Adjective
  • Ole Miss is known as one of the most hospitable places in college football for visiting fans.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 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
  • To George, there are benevolent choices that businessmen owe to those who their work touches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With new ownership, the Lakers’ braintrust no longer has the protection of the benevolent Buss family or the baseball-centric Mark Walter.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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