Phrase guide

heart of gold

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness; a person with those qualities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Don't let her rough exterior fool you; underneath that grumpy disposition beats a heart of gold.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: heart of stone

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: sydän puhdasta kultaa — kindheartedness
  • French: avoir le cœur sur la main — kindheartedness
  • French: cœur d'or — kindheartedness
  • French: cœur en or — kindheartedness
  • German: gutes Herz — kindheartedness
  • Polish: złote serce — kindheartedness
  • Russian: до́брое се́рдце (dóbroje sérdce) — kindheartedness
  • Russian: золото́е се́рдце (zolotóje sérdce) — kindheartedness
  • Spanish: ser un pan de Dios — kindheartedness