kind-heartedkind-heart‧ed /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːtɪd◂ $ -ɑːr-/ adjective 
Examples
a kind-hearted gesture► see thesaurus at kind—kind-heartedly adverb—kind-heartedness noun [uncountable]
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Being a kind-hearted woman, she felt sorry for the poor child.
- I wouldn't have helped him at all, but then I'm not as kind-hearted as you.
THESAURUS► kind
kind and generous: someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: · They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked.· a kind old lady· a kind thing to say
► nice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: · Everyone has been so nice to me.· It’s nice of you to invite me here.· He seems such a nice man.
► generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: · ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’· a generous gift
► considerate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: · Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down.· a considerate driver· He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.
► thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: · It was thoughtful of you to send him a card.· Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.
► caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: · She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband.· The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.
► sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: · My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work.· She gave him a sympathetic smile.
► good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: · It was good of you to come and see me.· She’s always been very good to us.
► sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: · I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door.· It’s sweet of you to ask.· a sweet thing to say
► kind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: · He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing.· The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.
► benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: · a benevolent ruler· They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind.· He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.
Longman Language Activatorkind to people who have problems or difficulties► sympathetic if someone is sympathetic when you are having problems, they say kind things to you and show that they feel sad about your situation: · Why don't you talk to Elizabeth? She's always sympathetic.· My friends were extremely sympathetic when they heard I'd lost my job.· Noticing my embarrassment, the teacher gave me a sympathetic smile.
► understanding an understanding person is kind and patient when someone has a problem, and does not get angry with them or criticize them: · I'm sorry I've been so bad-tempered lately. Anyway, thank you for being so understanding.· Irene often has to take time off work. Fortunately she has a very understanding boss.
► compassionate someone who is compassionate wants to help people who are suffering or having problems: · Alice was a compassionate woman who wanted to save children from violence and poverty.· We must try to create a more caring, more compassionate society.
► caring loving and sympathetic, especially so that you want to help people close to you when they are in trouble: · Sharon was lucky to have such caring parents at a time when she needed help.· It is possible for men to be tough and, at the same time, caring and sensitive.
► kind-hearted someone who is kind-hearted has a kind and sympathetic character: · Being a kind-hearted woman, she felt sorry for the poor child.· I wouldn't have helped him at all, but then I'm not as kind-hearted as you.
► a shoulder to cry on informal someone who will listen sympathetically when you tell them about your problems: · Remember, I'm always here if you need a shoulder to cry on.
a kind-hearted gesture► see thesaurus at kind—kind-heartedly adverb—kind-heartedness noun [uncountable]