greathearted

adjective

ˈgrāt-ˌhär-təd How to pronounce greathearted (audio)
Definition of greatheartednext
1
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament those greathearted but otherwise ordinary individuals who answered their country's call for military service

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2
as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature a greathearted program to provide basic necessities to millions of children in war-torn countries

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greathearted
  1. courageous
  2. great
  3. noble
  4. brave
  5. high
  6. fearless
  7. heroic
  8. valiant
Adjective
  • There are so many things that are special and unique and powerful and resilient and courageous about us.
    Essence, Essence, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Still perhaps the most courageous improviser on the planet, Short threw himself into physical gags that seem impossible for a man his age.
    Vulture Staff, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • Would be great to see South American leagues get back to being as high quality as their European counterparts as had been the case for many decades.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The event celebrates the lifetime achievements of America’s greatest artists: this year, that included The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of great
Adjective
  • The current cast is rounded out by Alison Brie, who will play another Skeletor lackey, Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba, who will play the noble Man-at-Arms, and Riverdale's Camila Mendes as Teela, Man-at-Arms's daughter and He-Man's right-hand woman.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • In the 12th century, the property was once the private home of an Italian noble family.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of noble
Adjective
  • Even Zelensky, who has put on a brave face for his people from the very moment the war began, is dropping some of his maximalist demands.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Once upon a time, a small but brave cub named Mufasa (Braelyn Rankins) was separated from his mother and father when a flash flood washed them away.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • And there was precedent for it at the high levels of sport—at the Tokyo Olympics, in 2021, two high jumpers had decided to share the gold medal and were praised for it.
    Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Three restaurants, including one with a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, as well as a sushi and ceviche spot, set the bar high for foodies.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of high
Adjective
  • The moment a curious kitten terrified his owners with a fearless leap has gained viral attention online.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Ago Bay is the heartland of Japan's legendary ama divers – generations of fearless women who, for thousands of years, have held their breath and plunged to the seabed in search of scallops, abalone, sea urchins and sea snails.
    Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fearless
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  • Centered on the battle between the heroic He-Man — the universe’s most powerful man — and the evil Skeletor, the Masters of the Universe franchise was introduced by way of a line of popular action figures in 1982.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.
    Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Time also alluded to Hannegan’s lack of experience, and his valiant efforts to correct for it.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Their defense, led by Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey, delivered a valiant effort against one of the league’s best teams but could not smother Saquon Barkley forever.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of valiant
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