softhearted

Example Sentences

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It’d be hard for anyone to compete with Thornton, but “Devil’s Peak” isn’t helped much by the bland performance of its lead, Hopper Penn, who plays Charlie’s softhearted son Jacob.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023

Rina Sawayama launched into the country ballad portion of her show accompanied by a softhearted acoustic guitar.

From Washington Post • Nov. 30, 2022

Gene Takavic is simply the frosting around several layers surrounding a softhearted center – and we all know that the center is the best part.

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2022

The hard-hitting rap of “Slugger” bleeds into a softhearted track like “Sierra Nights,” which sounds like a coming-of-age movie.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021

“Yes, you all love something, softhearted as you are,” he said.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke