disclosing intentions and thoughts clearly; candid
Derived forms
open-heartedly (ˌopen-ˈheartedly)
adverb
open-heartedness (ˌopen-ˈheartedness)
noun
open-hearted in American English
(ˈoupənˈhɑːrtɪd)
adjective
1.
unreserved, candid, or frank
open-hearted advice
2.
kindly; benevolent
an open-hearted gift to charity
Derived forms
open-heartedly
adverb
open-heartedness
noun
Word origin
[1605–15]This word is first recorded in the period 1605–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: crater, gothic, pivot, series, turnover
Examples of 'open-hearted' in a sentence
open-hearted
The people were so open-hearted.
The Sun (2007)
It's also a brave, open-hearted place.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They have to be open-hearted warriors.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Being open-hearted encourages compassionate and caring behaviour.
Globe and Mail (2003)
My grandmother was a very spiritual, open-hearted person.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His utopianism was a brave, confident and open-hearted one.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The resultant piece is open-hearted, unflinching and meticulously observed.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Yet his book starts open-hearted and remains so.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
It's an unsentimental yet outstandingly open-hearted performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The sensitive, the open-hearted, the caring, the empathetic ones are the first to go.