Freehearted

/ˌfriːˈhɑːrtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Honest and open in feelings; willing to share emotions freely and speak one's mind without fear or restraint.

Etymology

Combines 'free' (unrestricted) and 'hearted' (relating to the heart and emotions). Used since the 16th century to describe emotionally open, sincere people.

Kelly Says

The word 'heartfelt' and 'freehearted' both treat the heart as the source of genuine emotion—and modern neuroscience has found that the heart has its own nervous system with thousands of neurons!

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