heartfelt

adjective heart·felt \ ˈhärt-ˌfelt \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of heartfelt

: deeply felt : earnest

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Examples of heartfelt in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of heartfelt from the Web

The family wishes to offer heartfelt thanks to Vitas Hospice Care, who provided such wonderful care and comfort during his illness.

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 4/14," 14 Apr. 2018
Over time, Drew noticed, karaoke’s image had shifted from that of a schlocky activity laced with irony to a heartfelt event that permeated city nightlife.

— allie volpe, The Cut, "A Psychological Explanation for the Appeal of Karaoke," 12 Apr. 2018
Large photo collages representing the past 6 years of visits to Haiti were on display and offered a poignant series of images of people who are assisting and being assisted in this heartfelt effort.

— jan lugenbuhl, NOLA.com, "Mary, Queen of Peace celebrates "twin" parish with a Night in Haiti," 11 Apr. 2018
Consider making some time during your day of dancing for the surf rock stylings of Cherry Glazerr or the honest, heartfelt hip hop of Noname.

— lauren rearick, Teen Vogue, "Coachella 2018: 13 Indie Artists and Smaller Acts You Should See," 10 Apr. 2018
At a special event Friday at ArtsKC Gallery, the artist behind Kansas City's official seal received heartfelt recognition of her legacy.

— max londberg, kansascity, "Artist who created KC's logo reveals its meaning during gallery event | The Kansas City Star," 7 Apr. 2018
Volunteers record these heartfelt video messages and then use social media to find the family and friends of the individuals and deliver the messages.

— bailey bischoff, The Christian Science Monitor, "He helps homeless people reconnect with loved ones through video messages," 5 Apr. 2018
This is the latest of heartfelt family moments Kim has recently shared on social media.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian Just Shared Her First Family Portrait with Chicago West," 4 Apr. 2018
In the end, the boy leaves to return to his planet and rejoin his troublesome rose, leaving his new friend with heartfelt memories and a reverence for the way children see the world.

— sam spengler, Smithsonian, "The Beloved Classic Novel “The Little Prince” Turns 75 Years Old," 3 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of heartfelt

1712

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heartfelt Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of heartfelt

sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling. sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.