greathearted

[ greyt-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. having or showing a generous heart; magnanimous.
2. high-spirited; courageous; fearless:

   greathearted defense of liberty.

Other Words From

• greathearted·ly adverb
• greathearted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of greathearted¹

1350–1400; Middle English grete hartyd

Example Sentences

Some flighty fool that would tell you what a fine creature you were, how greathearted—that's the cant, great-hearted!

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