hearted
adj.-
1 having a specific character (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediateused in compound words to describe a person's nature or feelings.
used in combination with an preceding adjective to denote a specific emotional disposition or character trait.
ExampleHe is a very kind-hearted man who always helps his neighbours.
ExampleThe protagonist is depicted as a cold-hearted businessman who eventually learns the value of human connection through a series of unexpected events.
UsageAlways used as the second part of a hyphenated compound adjective.
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2 fixed in the heart (adj.) C2 Proficiency Literarydeeply felt or fixed in your heart.
firmly seated or established within the heart; often used in literary contexts to describe deep-seated emotions.
ExampleThe old man carried a long-hearted sorrow that he never spoke about.
ExampleThe poet spoke of a hearted grief that no amount of time or distance could ever truly erase.
- deep seated
- ingrained
From Middle English herted, hertid; equivalent to heart + -ed.
- Adjectivehearted
- Adjectivelighthearted
- Adverbheartedly