bigheartedness

noun

Definition of bigheartednessnext
1
as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune because of the bigheartedness of her coworkers, she was able to present the charity with a fat check

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2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous the commendable bigheartedness of that upscale restaurateur, who uses a portion of her profits to fund a soup kitchen

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigheartedness
  1. kindness
  2. generosity
  3. sympathy
  4. philanthropy
  5. heart
  6. compassion
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  • There’s no substitute for hard work, resilience, kindness, standing up for and with folks in their weaker moments and knowing when to take it on the chin and when to give it.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, staying connected with those who refuse to change (perhaps out of trauma bonding, fear or even just kindness) can keep you stuck in the cycle of dysfunction.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of kindness
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  • How does an actor convey this kind of go-for-broke generosity, a quality as elusive as a cloud floating across the sky?
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
  • There has been an extraordinary outpouring of generosity, from the most modest to the wealthiest, and [from] beyond France.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • His support garnered the controversial party renewed international attention, as well as right-wing sympathies.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
  • All this could be whiplash-inducing if Travis Fimmel’s performance didn’t invest Desmond with both menace and sympathy, stemming his vision for the character as a champion of the unrepresented masses.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of sympathy
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  • Fleming underscored the significant role of private philanthropy in the U.S., citing luxury brands’ contributions and her own institution’s foundation based on J. Paul Getty’s legacy.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The spirit of philanthropy is contagious and begins with each of us to create better communities.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of philanthropy
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  • However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In family-friendly Sarasota, a new beachfront hotel pays homage to the region’s performing arts past; and on the other side of Florida in Palm Beach, the island’s first new hotel in years is giving all the Palm Royale vibes your heart desires.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of heart
Noun
  • Some of the most poignant parts of this feature dwell on the program teaching compassion and kindness to these still-malleable minds watching in times of national crisis, with non-patronizing episodes on homelessness, poverty, war and the devastating aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Aidan Monaghan—Focus Features Unfortunately, the being that answers this call is not one for compassion or benevolence.
    Megan McCluskey, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of compassion
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