heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt How to pronounce heartfelt (audio)
: deeply felt : earnest
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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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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 See All Example Sentences for heartfelt

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Jun. 2025.

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heartfelt

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

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