1
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a warmhearted, understanding pastor from whom many sought guidance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a warmhearted welcome from the staff on my first day at work
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of warmhearted
Nevertheless, later in the day, this becomes a friendly, warmhearted day to enjoy the company of others.
—
Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Terfel appeared in one of the company’s pandemic-era video recitals, beaming in from a cathedral in Wales for a warmhearted holiday program in December 2020.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Maybe my family back in Paris is warmhearted and expressive, poets and painters and singers who are familiar with wrong turns, their sense of direction a disaster.
—David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Members of the press, the public and Reagan’s inner circle questioned the then-oldest president’s ability to execute the functions of his office, but their worries were mostly swept aside by warmhearted quips and political maneuvering.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for warmhearted
Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Terfel appeared in one of the company’s pandemic-era video recitals, beaming in from a cathedral in Wales for a warmhearted holiday program in December 2020.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Maybe my family back in Paris is warmhearted and expressive, poets and painters and singers who are familiar with wrong turns, their sense of direction a disaster.
—David Gilbert, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
Members of the press, the public and Reagan’s inner circle questioned the then-oldest president’s ability to execute the functions of his office, but their worries were mostly swept aside by warmhearted quips and political maneuvering.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for warmhearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warmhearted
Adjective
-
Talk through what’s bothering you to gain a compassionate perspective.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Advertisement Del Toro, on the other hand, portrays the Creature as a far more empathetic and compassionate figure.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
My face was cold by the end, but my body was totally warm.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Serve them warm, straight from the oven, with a drizzle of maple glaze and a hot cup of coffee.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Jennifer Lawrence has the kind spirit of an expert hostess — just not the pantry.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
-
The police were kind, the majority of them were polite, as individuals.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Will that mean a five-year, $150 million deal or a more club-friendly contract around $130 million?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The short war in Cuba gained the United States the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico; turned the nation into a Pacific power; and created beliefs that America was a stern yet benevolent country tasked by Destiny to enforce peace and bring prosperity to the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Since that time, says Paine, even those fortunate enough to live under benevolent rule have seldom been more than one generation away from yet another dreadful monarch.—
Matthew Redmond,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
How selfish of Fred Warner, goodness gracious.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
-
That was a constant refrain in the life of this gracious philanthropist from Roslindale.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The beautiful work Ashley did as Tunde was thoughtful and honest.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Architectural kitten heels and mid wedges were everywhere, from The Row and Alaïa to Neous, each striking that perfect balance between thoughtful design and true wearability.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The Klan hit its highest membership in 1924 in part due to a sympathetic governor and legislature, according to IHS.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
-
From patriarch Randolph onward, the Murdaughs are not a sympathetic group.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warmhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warmhearted. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share