kind-hearted
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++kind-heart·ed /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːtɪd◂ $ -ɑːr-/ adjective KINDkind and generous 好心的，仁慈的；慷慨的 a kind-hearted gesture 仁慈的表示► see thesaurus at kind —kind-heartedly adverb —kind-heartedness noun [uncountable]
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kind-hearted• I wouldn't have helped him at all, but then I'm not as kind-hearted as you.• Being a kind-hearted woman, she felt sorry for the poor child.kind-heart·ed adjectiveChineseSyllable
and kind Corpus generous
kind-hearted
kind-heart‧ed /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːtəd◂ $ -ɑːr-/
adjective
kind and generous:
a kind-hearted gesture
—kind-heartedly adverb
—kind-heartedness noun [uncountable]
▪ kind someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked. | a kind old lady | a kind thing to say
▪nice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: Everyone has been so nice to me. | It’s nice of you to invite me here. | He seems such a nice man.
▪generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’ | a generous gift
▪considerate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down. | a considerate driver | He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.
▪thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: It was thoughtful of you to send him a card. | Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.
▪caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband. | The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.
▪sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work. | She gave him a sympathetic smile.
▪good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: It was good of you to come and see me. | She’s always been very good to us.
▪sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door. | It’s sweet of you to ask. | a sweet thing to say
▪kind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing. | The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.
▪benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: a benevolent ruler | They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind. | He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.
kind-heart‧ed /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːtəd◂ $ -ɑːr-/
adjectivekind and generous:
—kind-heartedly adverb
—kind-heartedness noun [uncountable]
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