Bighearted

Pronunciation: /bɪɡˈhɑrtɪd/

Definitions of bighearted

adjective having a kind and generous nature; compassionate

Example Sentences

A1 She is a bighearted person who always helps others.

A2 The bighearted volunteer spent hours serving meals to the homeless.

B1 The bighearted philanthropist donated a large sum of money to the charity.

B2 Despite his tough exterior, he was known to be a bighearted individual.

C1 The bighearted leader's compassion for his people was evident in his policies.

C2 Her bighearted nature endeared her to everyone she met.

Examples of bighearted in a Sentence

formal She was known for her bighearted contributions to various charitable organizations.

informal My bighearted aunt always makes sure everyone has enough to eat at family gatherings.

slang That guy may act tough, but he's actually pretty bighearted when you get to know him.

figurative His bighearted nature was like a beacon of light in a world full of darkness.

Grammatical Forms of bighearted

• past tense: bighearted
• plural: bighearted
• comparative: more bighearted
• superlative: most bighearted
• present tense: is bighearted
• future tense: will be bighearted
• perfect tense: has been bighearted
• continuous tense: is being bighearted
• singular: bighearted
• positive degree: bighearted
• infinitive: to be bighearted
• gerund: being bighearted
• participle: bighearted

Origin and Evolution of bighearted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bighearted' originated from the combination of 'big' meaning large or generous and 'hearted' meaning having a particular type of heart or disposition.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is generous, kind-hearted, and compassionate, the word 'bighearted' has evolved to also connote someone who is open-minded, tolerant, and understanding.