heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt How to pronounce heartfelt (audio)
Synonyms of heartfeltnext
: 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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Her co-star Seth Rogen, who won Best Actor in a Comedy Series earlier in the night, did the honors with a heartfelt acceptance speech after her name was read, and the crowd rose to its feet. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026 Leo July 23 – August 22 A heartfelt promise becomes wonderfully practical. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026 Following news of his death, the actor’s Lizzie McGuire co-stars and other Hollywood peers remembered his legacy in heartfelt tributes. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026 While Award Cards filled with heartfelt student and parent messages were delivered in December, this month’s ceremony provided an opportunity for the community to celebrate the honorees’ dedication in person, according to a news release. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026 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 3 Mar. 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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