heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt 

: deeply felt : earnest

Synonyms

• 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

For a film like Pillion, there is obviously a heartfelt connection to the director for us. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025

In 2024, the model and entrepreneur celebrated her two-year milestone with a heartfelt Instagram video featuring her biggest cheerleaders–her two children, son King and daughter Dream. —Essence, 8 Oct. 2025

Week 5 of Dancing With the Stars Season 34 will be Dedication Night, a heartfelt theme where each couple performs a dance honoring someone or something meaningful in their lives. —Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

Earlier this year, the actress shared a heartfelt photo collage of the couple on Instagram for Valentine's Day with three red heart emojis in the caption. —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heartfelt

• unfelt
• belt
• celt
• dealt
• dwelt
• felt
• knelt
• melt
• pelt
• smelt
• spelt
• veldt

Kids Definition

heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt 

: deeply felt : earnest

heartfelt thanks