1
: having a heart especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
a hard-hearted boss
a lighthearted wanderer
2
: seated in the heart
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Her quest to break the curse leads to an unexpected romance with Dan, a kind-hearted mole from the tri-state area.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Associated with friendliness, happiness, and intuition, magenta, or fuchsia, is not a color for the faint-hearted, reflecting the affinity of Sagittarius for adventure and novelty.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
This big-hearted gesture is part of the ethos of The Wiener’s Circle, a Chicago institution that functions as both hot dog stand and local landmark.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Mason’s a very kind-hearted kid.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Associated with friendliness, happiness, and intuition, magenta, or fuchsia, is not a color for the faint-hearted, reflecting the affinity of Sagittarius for adventure and novelty.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
This big-hearted gesture is part of the ethos of The Wiener’s Circle, a Chicago institution that functions as both hot dog stand and local landmark.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Mason’s a very kind-hearted kid.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Hearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearted. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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