hearted
HAH-tihd
Hearted (adj) means having a particular kind of heart or disposition (used in combination, as in "kind-hearted" or "cold-hearted"). Example: “She's the most warm-hearted person I know.”
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Having a particular kind of heart or disposition (used in combination, as in "kind-hearted" or "cold-hearted").
"It is said that she is "two-hearted," which means that she now has to nourish and fulfill the desires of both her baby and herself."
— Kumuda Reddy, Linda Egenes (2001)
"She's the most warm-hearted person I know."
"He is a big-hearted man who gives to every local charity."
"The hard-hearted landlord refused to wait another day for the rent."
How to use hearted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA suffix meaning "having a heart/character of this type" — rarely stands alone, usually paired with a describing word like kind, cold, or warm.
Common pairings
kind-hearted
cold-hearted
warm-hearted
soft-hearted
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Etymology
From "heart" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ed," used almost always attached to another word describing character.
Rhymes for hearted
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What does “hearted” mean?
The word “hearted” means having a particular kind of heart or disposition (used in combination, as in "kind-hearted" or "cold-hearted"). In plain terms, a suffix meaning "having a heart/character of this type" — rarely stands alone, usually paired with a describing word like kind, cold, or warm.
How do you pronounce “hearted”?
“Hearted” is pronounced HAH-tihd (/ˈhɑɹtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “hearted” in a sentence?
Here is “hearted” used in a sentence: “She's the most warm-hearted person I know.”
What part of speech is “hearted”?
“Hearted” is an adjective.
Is “hearted” a common word?
“Hearted” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How is hearted used in words like kind-hearted or cold-hearted?
Hearted is a combining form used to describe a person's disposition, attached to an adjective to specify what kind of heart or temperament they have, as in "kind-hearted" (compassionate) or "cold-hearted" (unfeeling). It rarely stands alone and almost always appears hyphenated with another word.
Can hearted be used as a standalone word?
Hearted is essentially always used in combination with another adjective, such as warm-hearted or hard-hearted, rather than appearing on its own. Its meaning depends entirely on the word it's paired with.
What is the difference between kind-hearted and warm-hearted?
Both use hearted to describe a caring disposition, but kind-hearted emphasizes gentleness and consideration for others, while warm-hearted emphasizes friendliness and affection. The two are close in meaning and often used interchangeably.
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