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Definition of hearted

hearted

/ˈhɑːr.tɪd/
heart · ed
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• adjective

1

Having a specified kind of heart, disposition, or emotional nature (almost always used in combination).

Example

"The shelter relies on warm-hearted volunteers to care for the rescued animals."

2

Having a compact center or core (especially of leafy vegetables such as cabbage or lettuce), or shaped like a heart.

Example

"The gardener harvested several firm, well-hearted cabbages from the autumn plot."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'hearted' is almost exclusively used as the second element in hyphenated or solid compound adjectives (such as 'kind-hearted', 'wholehearted', or 'faint-hearted') rather than as a standalone modifier.

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• Nearby Words

heartbrokenly
heartbrokenness
heartburn
hearted
hearten
heartening
hearteningly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'heorted', derived from 'heorte' (heart) plus the adjectival suffix '-ed', historically used in compounds to describe a person's emotional or moral character.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hearted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hearted
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