kindhearted

[ kahynd-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. having or showing sympathy or kindness:

   a kindhearted woman.

Other Words From

• kindhearted·ly adverb
• kindhearted·ness noun
• un·kindhearted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of kindhearted¹

First recorded in 1525–35; kind ¹ + hearted

Synonym Study

See kind ¹.

Example Sentences

“Everyone will say he was kindhearted and generous and supportive, a person of integrity, a hard worker,” said Simon Li, a former editor at The Times who worked with Holley on the foreign desk.

From Los Angeles Times

So would Emerson want to play someone kindhearted for a change?

From New York Times

There are still many kindhearted people in Seattle!

From Seattle Times

The middle of nine children, Adam was a kindhearted jokester who enjoyed playing basketball.

From Seattle Times

The middle of nine children, Adam was remembered as a kindhearted jokester who enjoyed playing basketball and pranking his younger brothers.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• considerate
• gracious
• warmhearted