Bighearted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbig-ˈhär-təd/ big·heart·ed

Meaning & Definition of Bighearted

Bighearted (adjective)

  1. generous, charitable

Bighearted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation

    "a bighearted guy who can't seem to ever say no"

    similar: bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal, munificent, open, openhanded, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting
    related: extravagant, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, big, greathearted, largehearted, magnanimous, openhearted, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindly, samaritan, sympathetic
    opposite: cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal (archaic), mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous
    near: mean, petty, small, frugal, spare, sparing, thrifty, chary, stinting, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bighearted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bighearted:

bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal, munificent, open, openhanded, unselfish, unsparing, unstinting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bighearted

Words with the opposite meaning of Bighearted:

cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal, mingy, miserly, parsimonious, penurious, selfish, stingy, stinting, tight, tightfisted, uncharitable, ungenerous

Related Words for Bighearted

extravagant, handsome, lavish, overgenerous, profuse, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, hospitable, humanitarian, philanthropic, big, greathearted, largehearted, magnanimous, openhearted, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindly, samaritan, sympathetic

Near Antonyms of Bighearted

mean, petty, small, frugal, spare, sparing, thrifty, chary, acquisitive, avaricious, avid, coveting, covetous, desirous, grasping, hoggish, itchy, mercenary, rapacious, begrudging, envious, grudging, resentful

Word Forms of Bighearted

Derived words: bigheartedly (adverb), bigheartedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bighearted

First known use: 1846

Frequently Asked Questions about Bighearted

What does "Bighearted" mean?

"Bighearted" means generous, charitable. As an adjective, it is defined as: generous, charitable.

What is another word for "Bighearted"?

Other words for "Bighearted" include bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome and generous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bighearted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bighearted"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bighearted". Common alternatives include bounteous, bountiful, charitable, free, freehanded, freehearted, fulsome, generous, liberal and munificent.

What is the opposite of "Bighearted"?

Antonyms of "Bighearted" include cheap, close, closefisted, costive, illiberal, mingy, miserly and parsimonious. Near antonyms include mean, petty, small and frugal.

How do you use "Bighearted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bighearted" in a sentence: "a bighearted guy who can't seem to ever say no".

Is "Bighearted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bighearted" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Bighearted"?

"Bighearted" is pronounced /ˈbig-ˈhär-təd/ and divided into syllables as big·heart·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Bighearted"?

First known use: 1846.