WARMHEARTED Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

warmhearted

adjective

ˈwȯrm-ˈhär-təd

Definition of warmhearted

as in compassionate

having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others a warmhearted, understanding pastor from whom many sought guidance

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as in warm

having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest a warmhearted welcome from the staff on my first day at work

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Recent Examples of warmhearted Practice compassionate self-talk, speaking to yourself in a warmhearted way—using your first name instead of the I pronoun—feels like you’re being comforted by someone other than yourself. — Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 Feb. 2026 Cardinal Dolan lauded by leader of Catholic League Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, said Dolan has been a compassionate defender of church teaching and a warmhearted leader. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025 The meals are also top quality with options changing daily, and the guides such as the knowledgeable and warmhearted Assit are also elite. — Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Feb. 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 See All Example Sentences for warmhearted

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Adjective

Rodriguez described her daughter as kind, compassionate and full of life.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
His story demonstrates that innovation in caregiving can make communities more compassionate, connected and responsive.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Adjective

Reflecting the vision of creative director Emily Smith, the boutique pairs clean lines and warm materials with intimate spaces for one-on-one styling.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
In addition to that central pool, the spa complex contains a tepidarium (warm relaxation room), Byzantine hammam (steam room), salt cave, Watsu pool, yoga and fitness rooms, and an area for massages and other treatments.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

The playground is less playground, more sprawling treehouse, complete with climbing structures, waterslides, and two toddler-friendly pools.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
An archipelago famed for its friendly culture, white-sand beaches and teeming coral reefs, Fiji has struggled for years to contain a drug boom.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of friendly

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

The service Enthusiastic, thoughtful, and caring, the service here is warm and heartfelt.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
As Toby Ziegler and Josiah Bartlett could tell you, the only way to change is the world is with a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

That her means of exit is abandoning her newborn twins is less than sympathetic, but in a different era Cathy would have options beyond a domesticity that never suited her in the first place.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
In my experience, many corporate teams drift between sympathetic over-activation (burnout) and dorsal shutdown (disengagement).

— Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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