heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt 

: deeply felt : earnest

a heartfelt thank-you

Synonyms of heartfelt

• sincere
• genuine
• unfeigned

Choose the Right Synonym for heartfelt

sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling.

sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

Examples of heartfelt in a Sentence

You have our heartfelt thanks.

Our most heartfelt wish is for our children to be happy.

Recent Examples on the Web

The show also features a heartfelt tribute to veterans of the United States Armed Forces, organizers said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

In the lengthy, heartfelt message, Jovovich praised Ever’s resourcefulness, strength, and perseverance. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026

One heartfelt video could reach hundreds of thousands of people with no ad spend behind it, and viewers trusted it precisely because nobody was paying for it. — Jd Barker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Following her death, the actor shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute alongside throwback photos of the two throughout the years. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heartfelt

• snowmelt
• unfelt
• belt
• celt
• dealt
• dwelt
• felt
• knelt
• melt
• pelt
• smelt
• spelt

Kids Definition

heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt 

: deeply felt : earnest

heartfelt thanks