heart of gold en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness; a person with those qualities.
"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."
1910, Baroness Orczy, Petticoat Rule: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:
1599 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Life of Henry the Fift”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act IV, scene i]:Don't let her rough exterior fool you; underneath that grumpy disposition beats a heart of gold.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hearts of gold | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Relateds
good-hearted · heart of glass · gold-hearted · golden-hearted
Translations (9)
es ser un pan de Dios (kindheartedness) · fr cœur d'or (kindheartedness) · ru золото́е се́рдце (kindheartedness) · ru до́брое се́рдце (kindheartedness) · fr cœur en or (kindheartedness) · fi sydän puhdasta kultaa (kindheartedness) · pl złote serce (kindheartedness) · fr avoir le cœur sur la main (kindheartedness) · de gutes Herz (kindheartedness)