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

The rare scene between the two pillars of Molly’s life delivered heartfelt emotional beats and great physical comedy. —Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 21 June 2025

Between silly videos and heartfelt tributes, Palmer has been relishing in motherhood. —Kayla Grant, People.com, 20 June 2025

In a heartfelt gesture of support, Smallwood also raised £1,200 for The Christie's charity by participating in the AJ Bell Great Run—despite having never run before. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025

Viral social media videos have people flocking to Argyll Street at 9 p.m. every night to catch Zegler’s heartfelt rendition. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 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