heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt How to pronounce heartfelt (audio)
Synonyms of heartfelt
: deeply felt : earnest
a heartfelt thank-you
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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.
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In October, his children made heartfelt pleas to a New York federal judge to see their father released from federal lockup after more than a year of incarceration. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 Beneath the humour and adventure is a heartfelt story about belonging, acceptance and finding your place in the world. John Hopewell, Variety, 16 June 2026 The Madison is a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 June 2026 Lead a warm icebreaker at work and post a heartfelt note that encourages people to try something new alongside you, generously. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartfelt

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heartfelt was in 1712

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“Heartfelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartfelt. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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heartfelt

adjective
heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt How to pronounce heartfelt (audio)
: deeply felt : earnest
heartfelt thanks

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