openhearted
- adjective
- /ˌoʊpənˈhɑːrtɪd/
- By being openhearted, he created a supportive atmosphere for everyone around him.
Examples
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I MEAN, YOU USED TO BE SO OPENHEARTED AND KIND HOPELESSLY KIND WHEN IT COMES TO THIS TYPE OF WORK.
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But when a person's ego is invested in persona, there is no place for openhearted, unconditional love.
Academic text (1993) -
That's the person I want to be, genuine and openhearted.
Blog text (14) -
At the same time, his name has become a byword for the kind of openhearted management style that may, in the end, be our only advantage over the Japanese.
Fiction book (1995) -
[Will] Her parents, Jack and Elizabeth, were kindhearted and openhearted and all the other kinds of "hearted."
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Sudden commonality, sudden huge demands, did not instantly transform indifference to openhearted solicitude.
Academic text (1993) -
Joey grew to look more and more like his father must have looked at that age, all pratfalls, hands, legs, elbows, but the smile and the gift to befriend were pure Arlo Percival, and Andy would glower as he watched his son laugh his openhearted laugh.
Fiction book (1993) -
His openhearted nature made it easy for others to confide in him.
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She spoke in an openhearted manner, sharing her thoughts and feelings honestly.
Synonyms
Being helpful and caring toward other people
Being honest and showing what you really feel
Feeling or showing kindness and understanding to someone who is upset
Showing kindness and being generous, especially by giving help or money to people in need
Open and honest when giving opinions or feelings
Willing to forgive small mistakes and not be strict
Shows deep and sincere feeling in words or actions
Honest and direct about feelings or plans
Willing to help other people and give them things they need
Warm and sincere when showing friendship or welcome
Friendly and easy to talk to
Being kind and willing to help other people
A person who cares about others and often helps them
Friendly and open, willing to talk and share feelings
Showing full, honest support and strong enthusiasm
Kind and quick to feel sorry for people who are sad
Kind and friendly to other people
A person who feels sorry for others and helps them
A person who is generous, kind, and understanding toward others
Being kind and generous and willing to help others
Giving money, help, or time to others in a kind way
A person who gives money, time, or help freely to others
Being kind and generous and ready to forgive and help others
Showing kindness and generosity by helping or forgiving others
Antonyms
How Openhearted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word openhearted comes from open ('not closed') and heart ('feelings'), so it paints the image of someone with an 'open heart'. That's why being openhearted means being honest, warm, and ready to share your feelings and help others, much like being kind-hearted.