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openhearted

openhearted

1 4.1
Shows kindness and honesty, sharing feelings with others
  • adjective
  • /ˌoʊpənˈhɑːrtɪd/
translation icon : sincero
  • By being openhearted, he created a supportive atmosphere for everyone around him.

Examples

  • I MEAN, YOU USED TO BE SO OPENHEARTED AND KIND HOPELESSLY KIND WHEN IT COMES TO THIS TYPE OF WORK.

  • 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."

  • 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.

  • She spoke in an openhearted manner, sharing her thoughts and feelings honestly.

Synonyms

kind
vsopenhearted
534 1.0

Being helpful and caring toward other people

adds frank emotional openness and clear generous feeling
sincere
vsopenhearted
239 2.5

Being honest and showing what you really feel

is similar but adds open generosity and readiness to share feelings
sympathetic
vsopenhearted
152 3.4

Feeling or showing kindness and understanding to someone who is upset

is more openly honest and also includes generous sharing of feelings
charitable
vsopenhearted
150 3.4

Showing kindness and being generous, especially by giving help or money to people in need

is less about charity and more about honest, open emotional warmth
frank
vsopenhearted
104 3.4

Open and honest when giving opinions or feelings

adds warm kindness and a generous readiness to share feelings
generous
vsopenhearted
79 1.2

Willing to forgive small mistakes and not be strict

is similar but emphasizes open personal honesty and emotional sharing
heartfelt
vsopenhearted
77 4.3

Shows deep and sincere feeling in words or actions

is the same honesty but also includes generous, open warmth toward others
upfront
vsopenhearted
59 4.3

Honest and direct about feelings or plans

keeps that directness but adds sincere kindness and generous sharing
benevolent
vsopenhearted
53 5.1

Willing to help other people and give them things they need

adds frank emotional openness and a readiness to share feelings
hearty
vsopenhearted
20 3.7

Warm and sincere when showing friendship or welcome

is comparable but more focused on honest emotional sharing and generosity
affable
vsopenhearted
16 5.5

Friendly and easy to talk to

is similar but more openly honest and more generous in spirit
good-hearted
vsopenhearted
15 2.8

Being kind and willing to help other people

adds frank openness about feelings and a more sincere honesty
kind-hearted
vsopenhearted
9 2.5

A person who cares about others and often helps them

is like that but also openly shares feelings and honest warmth
expansive
vsopenhearted
4 6.2

Friendly and open, willing to talk and share feelings

matches that openness but also stresses honest generosity and giving
wholehearted
vsopenhearted
4 4.3

Showing full, honest support and strong enthusiasm

is similar but also emphasizes kindness and open sharing of feelings
tenderhearted
vsopenhearted
1 3.1

Kind and quick to feel sorry for people who are sad

is similar but more openly honest and generously expressive
warmhearted
vsopenhearted
1 3.7

Kind and friendly to other people

is comparable but also more openly honest and willing to share feelings
softhearted
vsopenhearted
1 3.4

A person who feels sorry for others and helps them

is kinder but also more openly honest and willing to share feelings
large-hearted
vsopenhearted
1 4.3

A person who is generous, kind, and understanding toward others

is like that but places more weight on open honest sharing
bighearted
vsopenhearted
1 2.6

Being kind and generous and willing to help others

shares that generosity but is also openly honest about emotions
freehearted
vsopenhearted
  • Archaic
6.7

Giving money, help, or time to others in a kind way

matches giving but also focuses on honest sharing of feelings
openhanded
vsopenhearted
5.2

A person who gives money, time, or help freely to others

keeps that free giving but adds sincere emotional openness and honesty
greathearted
vsopenhearted
  • Literature
8.2

Being kind and generous and ready to forgive and help others

is similar but more focused on open personal honesty and warmth
largehearted
vsopenhearted
4.1

Showing kindness and generosity by helping or forgiving others

shares that largeness of spirit but adds clear open honesty

Antonyms

458 1.0

Caring only about yourself and not about other people

19 4.2

Not showing real feelings or meaning what you say

How Openhearted

wholehearted
4 4.3
unreserved
2 6.0
openhearted
1 4.1
warm
280 1.0
kind
534 1.0

Surface Forms

openhearted positive
openhearteder comparative
openheartedest superlative

Morphology

openhearted = open + hearted (transparent) = open + heart + ed

The meaning is directly inferable from 'open' + 'heart' + '-ed' (having an open heart → sincere/generous), a straightforward compound formation.

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.