open-hearted

[ oh-puhn-hahr-tid ]

adjective

1. unreserved, candid, or frank:

   open-hearted advice.

2. kindly; benevolent:

   an open-hearted gift to charity.

open-hearted

adjective

1. kindly and warm
2. disclosing intentions and thoughts clearly; candid

Derived Forms

• ˌopen-ˈheartedly, adverb
• ˌopen-ˈheartedness, noun

Other Words From

• open-hearted·ly adverb
• open-hearted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-hearted¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

“He was generous, open-hearted and kind to all those who knew him,” the statement said.

From Seattle Times

Patience is an open-hearted place whose denizens tolerate Harry’s weird tantrums and lack of an internal editor.

From Salon

Personally, I’d vote — and have — for Gosling, as his open-hearted work and deadpan comic chops helped make “Barbie” such an utter delight.

From Los Angeles Times

Personally, I’d vote — and have — for Gosling, as his open-hearted work and deadpan comic chops helped make “Barbie” such an utter delight.

From Los Angeles Times

Also missing: Haran’s sister, Adi, a psychologist; her husband Tal and their children Naveh, 8, “a bright, open-hearted boy that makes friends in an instant,” and Yahel, 3, “creative and full of life.”

From Seattle Times