greathearted

adjective

ˈgrāt-ˌhär-təd How to pronounce greathearted (audio)
Definition of greatheartednext
1
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament those greathearted but otherwise ordinary individuals who answered their country's call for military service

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2
as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature a greathearted program to provide basic necessities to millions of children in war-torn countries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greathearted
  1. courageous
  2. great
  3. noble
  4. brave
  5. high
  6. fearless
  7. heroic
  8. valiant
Adjective
  • Sometimes, being a truly courageous knight means stepping back, creating space for growth and allowing something beautiful and new to flourish—for both you and your partner.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • And finally, that the best way to be a beacon for the disability community, while honoring my personal experience, is to be myself: flawed, courageous, and terrified at the same time, constantly learning, happy to ask for help, loud in the face of injustice, and proudly disabled.
    Cara Elizabeth Yar Khan, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of great
Adjective
  • Through the interview and its absurd aftermath, Khalifah satirizes the idea of telling your story as a noble or even politically effective pursuit.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
  • That's when noble Sir John makes Claire a proposal — marry him and gain the protection of his good name with the Crown.
    EW.com, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of noble
Adjective
  • The Brit made several brave attempts to take the lead while Verstappen fiercely defended – actions from both drivers threatened to venture into the ‘reckless’ category.
    Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Opinions on Penny remain sharply divided: some portray the now 26-year-old architecture student as a brave protector, while others see him as a white vigilante who took the life of a troubled Black man in need of assistance.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of brave
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  • Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The United States has one of the world's highest rates of firearms deaths outside a war zone.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of high
Adjective
  • Your series takes a fearless approach to addressing taboo topics like ageism, consumerism and political correctness.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Foremost among these campaigners was Josephine Butler, a fearless advocate for women’s rights who lived in the British port city of Liverpool in the mid-nineteenth century.
    Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • They were also paced by some heroic efforts by Butler and surprising playoff performances by a rag tag group of unheralded role players, most of whom are no longer members of the Heat.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Knockouts The drama continued in the knockouts, where both debutantes put up valiant displays.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Pablo Carrillo is neither the valiant hero of Josie’s memories who saved the baby from the runaway horse nor a diabolical mustache-twirling, child-trafficking villain Cruz could easily paint him out to be.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of valiant
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