Simple-hearted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Simple-hearted is an adjective meaning ingenuous; guileless.
Meaning
ingenuous; guileless.
Example Sentences
He exhibited his client as a simple-hearted, honest, well-meaning man, who, during a copartnership of twelve years, had gradually become impoverished
“My dear friend, above all things I want to behave like a gentleman and to be recognised as such,” the visitor began in an access of deprecating and simple-hearted pride, typical of a poor relation.
Word Forms
- simplehearted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include simplehearted, plain-hearted, earnest, blue-eyed, sincere, ingenuous.
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