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 Duchess of Sussex paid tribute to him by sharing a heartfelt video featuring clips of Guy with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

The events served as both a heartfelt tribute and a celebration of a legacy that continues to shape music, fashion, and culture. — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Afterward, the siblings shared a heartfelt hug next to the mound. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

The family were photographed in multiple heartfelt embraces while celebrating the Princess’s victory. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 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