Bleeding Heart

Pronunciation: /ˈbliːdɪŋ hɑːrt/

Definitions of bleeding heart

noun a plant with pink or red heart-shaped flowers

Example Sentences

A1 She is a bleeding heart who always helps others in need.

A2 The bleeding heart plant in the garden is blooming beautifully.

B1 His bleeding heart led him to donate to various charities.

B2 The bleeding heart of the organization is its dedication to social justice.

C1 Her bleeding heart often leads her to take on more than she can handle.

C2 The politician's bleeding heart policies have garnered both praise and criticism.

Examples of bleeding heart in a Sentence

formal The bleeding heart plant is known for its unique heart-shaped flowers.

informal My grandmother is a bleeding heart when it comes to helping others in need.

slang Some people call her a bleeding heart liberal because of her strong beliefs in social justice.

figurative His bleeding heart led him to donate all his savings to the charity.

Grammatical Forms of bleeding heart

• past tense: bled
• plural: bleeding hearts
• comparative: more bleeding heart
• superlative: most bleeding heart
• present tense: bleed
• future tense: will bleed
• perfect tense: have bled
• continuous tense: is bleeding
• singular: bleeding heart
• positive degree: bleeding heart
• infinitive: to bleed
• gerund: bleeding
• participle: bleeding

Origin and Evolution of bleeding heart

First Known Use: 1730 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'bleeding heart' originated from the bleeding heart flower, known for its heart-shaped pink or white petals with a droplet of red at the bottom resembling a bleeding heart.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the flower, the term 'bleeding heart' later evolved to refer to a person who is excessively sympathetic or compassionate towards others, often to their own detriment.