open-hearted

American  

[oh-puhn-hahr-tid] / ˈoʊ pənˈhɑr tɪd /

adjective

1. unreserved, candid, or frank.

   open-hearted advice.

2. kindly; benevolent.

   an open-hearted gift to charity.

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open-hearted British  

adjective

1. kindly and warm

2. disclosing intentions and thoughts clearly; candid

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Other Word Forms

• open-heartedly adverb
• open-heartedness noun

Etymology

Origin of open-hearted

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

"Greenlanders are welcoming and open-hearted, it's the best thing about the country. But now with this, some people are scared."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Was he humbled by New York’s open-minded, open-hearted embrace?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

After a whirlwind two episodes falling for a man named Earl, who woos Beador with his open-hearted sensitivity surrounding his wife’s death after two horrible battles with cancer, the cracks start to show.

From Salon • May 5, 2025

“We were touched to the core to witness the depth of his commitment, his loving embrace of our father’s music, and the sheer open-hearted joy he brought to his exploration,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

“Selfish! You won’t find anyone more open-hearted and generous. How dare you say that? What do you want, my life’s blood?”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander