English Explanatory Dictionary

softhearted

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

softhearted more softhearted most softhearted soft-hearted

Etymology

From soft + hearted.

Antonyms

hardhearted

Related words

softboy softy

Derived words

softheartedly softheartedness
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