soft-hearted
[ sawft-hahr-tid, soft- ]
adjective
very sympathetic or responsive; generous in spirit: a soft-hearted judge.
Origin of soft-hearted
1First recorded in 1570–80
Other words for soft-hearted
Other words from soft-hearted
- soft-heart·ed·ly, adverb
- soft-heart·ed·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for softhearted
softhearted
/ (ˌsɒftˈhɑːtɪd) /
adjective
easily moved to pity
Derived forms of softhearted
- softheartedly, adverb
- softheartedness, noun
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