heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt 

: deeply felt : earnest

a heartfelt thank-you

Synonyms of heartfelt

• 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

Cass High School in Bartow County announced the unexpected passing of Joey Dean in a heartfelt message shared with students, staff, and families. —Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

As Colman Domingo made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut, the first-timer was cut off during a heartfelt curtain call speech. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026

Paintings of the course hang on the walls, as do photographs of famous people with heartfelt inscriptions. —Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026

Erbert's heartfelt words resonated with hundreds of parents in the comments section, many of whom shared the new mom's sentiment and encouraged her to embrace every moment with her daughter. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026

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