Definition

Having a generous and noble spirit; showing kindness and bravery.

Example

The greathearted leader inspired his team with his selfless actions.

Conversation

I really admire how greathearted she is with her charity work.

Yeah, she truly cares about helping others.

It's inspiring to see someone so greathearted in our community.

Absolutely! We need more people like her.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Greathearted → It is formed from "great" (from Old English "grēat", meaning large or significant) and "hearted" (from "heart", which comes from Old English "heorte", meaning the organ of emotion or spirit, combined with the suffix "-ed" indicating a quality). The word "greathearted" describes someone who possesses a large or generous heart, often in terms of kindness and compassion.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has a 'large' ('great') and 'kind' ('hearted') spirit, which helps you remember that 'greathearted' means being generous and kind.

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