Skip to main content
large-minded

large-minded

6.0
Willing to accept other people's ideas and be kind to them
  • adjective
  • /ˈlɑrdʒˌmaɪndɪd/
translation icon : de mentalidad amplia
  • Her large-minded approach to debate allowed everyone to express their opinions freely.

Examples

  • He admired her large-minded generosity and willingness to understand others.

  • She is a very large-minded person.

  • The university sought leaders with large-minded visions for the future.

  • His large-minded approach to problem-solving is admirable.

  • She is known for her large-minded approach to new ideas, always willing to consider different perspectives.

  • The committee appreciated his large-minded attitude, which encouraged open discussions and inclusivity.

  • Her large-minded nature helps her to foster friendships with people from all walks of life.

Synonyms

liberal
vslarge-minded
983 4.4

Having political views that support social change and people's freedoms

describes a personal broad tolerance and generosity rather than a political stance
open-minded
vslarge-minded
80 3.7

Ready to listen to new ideas and accept different views

stresses broad kindness and generosity rather than just intellectual openness
tolerant
vslarge-minded
72 3.2

Accepting of people and ideas that are different

includes that patient acceptance but also expresses warmth and generous spirit
broad-minded
vslarge-minded
4 3.5

Open to different opinions and ways of life

is similar but adds a generous, giving attitude beyond simple acceptance

Antonyms

25 5.1

Not willing to accept ideas or ways different from their own

How Open-Minded

large-minded
6.0
tolerant
72 3.2

Surface Forms

large-minded positive

Morphology

large-minded = large + minded (transparent) = large + mind + ed

The adjective is a straightforward compound of 'large' and the combining adjective 'minded' (mind + -ed), so the meaning 'broad/tolerant in attitude' can be inferred from the parts.

Etymology

Large-minded comes from large ('big') and mind ('thought' or 'attitude'), so it gives the image of a person with a 'big mind' that can hold many ideas. That's why large-minded means being open, tolerant, and generous in spirit, similar to being open-minded.