large-hearted

adjective

large-heart·​ed ˌlärj-ˈhär-təd How to pronounce large-hearted (audio)
variants or less commonly largehearted
: having a generous disposition : sympathetic
largeheartedness noun

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The other parental figure is Grace, a big-eyed, large-hearted woman in her late thirties who monitors everyone’s hydration levels with a stern but loving vigilance. Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of large-hearted was in 1607

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“Large-hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-hearted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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