Definition of Softhearted

1. Adjective. Easily moved to pity or sorrow. "A softhearted judge"

Exact synonyms: Soft-boiled
Antonyms: Hardhearted
Derivative terms: Softheartedness

Definition of Softhearted

1. a. Having softness or tenderness of heart; susceptible of pity or other kindly affection; gentle; meek.

Definition of Softhearted

1. Adjective. Gentle; kind; sympathetic. ¹

2. Adjective. Easily moved to sorrow or pity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Softhearted

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Softhearted

softeners
softening
softening up
softeningly
softens
softens up
softer
softest
softgoods
softhanded
softhead
softheaded
softheadedly
softheadedness
softheads
softhearted (current term)
softheartedly
softheartedness
softie
softies
softing
softish
softkill
softlifting
softling
softlings
softly
softly, softly
softly-softly
softly softly

Literary usage of Softhearted

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Thomas Marc Parrott (1904)
"27. fatherless, because his father has forsaken him. 28, 29. / am . . . discomfort. Ross means that he is so softhearted that if ..."

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