good-hearted
|good/heart/ed|
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/ɡʊd ˈhɑːrtɪd/
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/ɡʊd ˈhɑːtɪd/
kind and generous
Etymology
Etymology Information
'good-hearted' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'gōd' meaning 'good' and 'heorte' meaning 'heart'.
Historical Evolution
'gōd' and 'heorte' combined in Middle English to form 'good-hearted', maintaining its meaning of kindness and generosity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a good heart', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a kind and generous nature.
She is a good-hearted person who always helps others.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45