Definition
A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness; a person with those qualities.
In Context
- "Don't let her rough exterior fool you; underneath that grumpy disposition beats a heart of gold."
- "The King's a Bawcock, and a Heart of Gold, / a Lad of Life, an Impe of Fame, / of Parents good, of Fist most valiant:"
- ""He is modest," said Lady Eglinton, with the air of a proud mother lauding her young offspring. "A heart of gold, my dear Mlle. d'Aumont!" she whispered behind her fan, "under a simple exterior.""
Opposite In Meaning
- heart of stone
See Also
- gold-hearted
- good-hearted
- golden-hearted
- heart of glass