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—soft-heartedly, adv. —soft-heartedness, n./sawft"hahr"tid, soft"-/, adj.very sympathetic or responsive; generous in spirit: a soft-hearted judge.[1570-80]Syn. tender, kind-hearted.
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soft-hearted — soft heart|ed [ˌsɔft ˈha:tıd US ˌso:ft ˈha:r ] adj easily affected by feelings of pity or sympathy for other people ≠ ↑hard hearted ▪ a soft hearted woman … Dictionary of contemporary English
Soft-hearted — Soft heart ed, a. Having softness or tenderness of heart; susceptible of pity or other kindly affection; gentle; meek. {Soft heart ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
soft-hearted — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ kind and compassionate … English terms dictionary
soft-hearted — mod. tender hearted; sympathetic. □ She is too soft hearted to handle this job. □ He is a soft hearted guy who can help our cause a lot … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
soft-hearted — ADJ GRADED Someone who is soft hearted has a very sympathetic and kind nature … English dictionary
soft-hearted — soft′ heart′ed adj. very sympathetic or responsive; generous in spirit • Etymology: 1570–80 soft′ heart′ed•ly, adv. soft′ heart′ed•ness, n … From formal English to slang
soft-hearted — soft heart|ed [ ,sɔft hartəd ] adjective kind and generous toward other people ╾ soft heart|ed|ness noun uncount … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
soft-hearted — /ˈsɒft hatəd/ (say soft hahtuhd) adjective very generous or sympathetic. –soft heartedness, noun …
soft-hearted — adjective kind and compassionate. Derivatives soft heartedness noun … English new terms dictionary
soft-hearted — UK [ˌsɒft ˈhɑː(r)tɪd] / US [ˌsɔft ˈhɑrtəd] adjective kind and generous towards other people Derived word: soft heartedness noun uncountable … English dictionary
