open-hearted
Americanadjective
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unreserved, candid, or frank.
open-hearted advice.
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kindly; benevolent.
an open-hearted gift to charity.
adjective
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kindly and warm
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disclosing intentions and thoughts clearly; candid
Other Word Forms
- open-heartedly adverb
- open-heartedness noun
Etymology
Origin of open-hearted
First recorded in 1605–15
Example Sentences
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Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” pivots the novel toward fantastical anachronism and open-hearted femininity, while del Toro’s “Frankenstein” is a dour, dark spin that blunts the sentimentality of Mary Shelley’s book for an adaptation that plays more like a superhero origin story.
From Salon
"Greenlanders are welcoming and open-hearted, it's the best thing about the country. But now with this, some people are scared."
From BBC
But consider the other: full, open-hearted professions of love and tenderness.
From Salon
Was he humbled by New York’s open-minded, open-hearted embrace?
Open-hearted flea market-ing The first Sunday of the month is the Pasadena City College Flea, second Sunday is the Rose Bowl, third is Long Beach and fourth is Topanga.
From Los Angeles Times
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