Goodhearted

/ˌɡʊdˈhɑr.təd/ adjective

Definition

Kind, generous, and compassionate; having a sincere desire to do good and help others.

Etymology

Compound adjective formed from 'good' and 'hearted' (from Old English 'heorte'), using the heart as a traditional symbol of emotions, intentions, and moral character since medieval times.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'good-hearted' reveals how deeply we've always linked the heart with morality and kindness—even though we now know the heart is just a pump, we still call kind people 'good-hearted' because the metaphor is too powerful to abandon.

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