at heart

phrase

: in essence : basically, essentially

a romantic at heart

Examples of at heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are certainly French sensibilities that shape the experience too, from the entertainment to the dining, which is always French at heart. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

But his affinity for American writing was, at heart, existential. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

But he was born and raised in Milwaukee and is a Chicagoan at heart. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

In the romantic comedy, Lawless plays Joss, who is a romantic at heart. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Sep. 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