at heart

phrase

: in essence : basically, essentially

a romantic at heart

Examples of at heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many members of staff have been here for decades, which shows in the relaxed, knowledgeable approach and the sense that, at heart, this is a family home. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Raised in Cutler Bay and still a Miami resident at heart, Picault played winger for Inter Miami’s title-winning team last season and has many friends remaining on the team. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

And unless someone shows you otherwise, trust that this editor has your best interests at heart. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Though the 34-year-old is going places, Calva remains a kid at heart. — Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at heart

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart