Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heart of gold

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.93 in modern English

Syllables: heart of -gold
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"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.""

Inflected Forms

hearts of gold (plural)

Phrases

gold-hearted good-hearted golden-hearted heart of glass

Frequently Paired Words

gold-hearted good-hearted golden-hearted heart of glass

Antonyms

heart of stone

Questions

What does heart of gold mean?: A kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness; a person with those qualities.

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