Softhearted

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Gentle; kind; sympathetic.
  2. 2
    Easily moved to sorrow or pity.
  3. 3
    Willing to accept criticism.
Adjective
  1. 1
    easily moved to pity or sorrow wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
affectionatebenignbenignantbleedingbrotherlycharitable

Etymology

From soft + hearted.

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