greathearted

adjective

great·​heart·​ed ˈgrāt-ˌhär-təd How to pronounce greathearted (audio)
Synonyms of greatheartednext
1
: characterized by bravery : courageous
2
: generous, magnanimous
greatheartedly adverb
greatheartedness noun

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Examples of greathearted in a Sentence

those greathearted but otherwise ordinary individuals who answered their country's call for military service a greathearted program to provide basic necessities to millions of children in war-torn countries

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of greathearted was in the 15th century

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“Greathearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greathearted. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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greathearted

adjective
great·​heart·​ed ˈgrāt-ˈhärt-əd How to pronounce greathearted (audio)
1
: courageous
2
: nobly generous
greatheartedly adverb
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