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bighearted

adjective

Simple meaning

Noble, kind and generous.

Pronunciation

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bihghahrtid

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bɪɡˈhɑɹtɪd

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adjective

  1. Noble, kind and generous.

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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • handsome

    Generous or noble in character.

  • big

    Mature, conscientious, principled.

  • generous

    Noble in behaviour or actions.

  • bountiful

    Having a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful.

  • giving

    Having the tendency to give.

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Synonyms

Sense: noble or kind and generous

handsomebigInformalgivingliberalbountifulbounteousopenhandedRaregenerous

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