kindhearted
adjective
kind·heart·ed
ˌkīnd-ˈhär-təd 
: having or showing a sympathetic nature
kindheartedly
adverb
kindheartedness
noun
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A kindhearted neighbor offered to help.
a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Fallen teenager was a ‘kindhearted young man’ and immigrant
Espinal was born in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
Allison’s presence that day was one more piece — along with the sky-high quality of Aaron’s script, Brad’s coincidental involvement, Tommy’s kindhearted insight — that contributed to Richard’s burgeoning excitement about the project and his chance to be a part of it.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2024
Creech has changed and is a genuinely kindhearted person whose life is worth saving, his wife of 25 years, LeAnn Creech said in recorded video testimony played at the hearing.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Kindhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindhearted. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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kindhearted
adjective
kind·heart·ed
ˈkīnd-ˈhärt-əd
: having or showing a kind and sympathetic nature
kindheartedly
adverb
kindheartedness
noun
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