HEART-TO-HEART Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

heart-to-heart

adjective

Definition of heart-to-heart

as in frank

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Recent Examples of heart-to-heart To get to this career choice, Athena had a heart-to-heart with her deceased former partner, Officer Brogan McCluskey (Karl Makinen), in a dream sequence. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 May 2026 If a family member isn’t aligned with the company’s values and strategies, the leader must sit down with them for a heart-to-heart discussion, offering them the option to get on board or find something else. — Steve Potts, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026 At one point, Ira and Reef have what amounts to a heart-to-heart, with a massive portrait of Kevin Spacey looming over them in the background. — Josh Spiegel, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026 Did all parties sit down together at a cozy coffee shop and have a heart-to-heart? — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heart-to-heart

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heart-to-heart

Adjective

Bedient gave him some frank advice on how to rehabilitate his sperm.

— Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
Brennan’s first show—no stranger to backlash for its frank exploration of adolescent sexuality and mental health, among other things—may have prepared him for the mania around Monster.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of frank

Adjective

The animals are safe, but their home took a direct hit that left parts of the zoo unrecognizable.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Trump called Jones last month and urged him to meet with Jackson, who defeated Jones in a GOP primary in June, according to three people with direct knowledge of the conversation who aren’t authorized to speak publicly about the exchange.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of direct

Adjective

Unfortunately, not all DSA members and sympathizers are as forthright about their intentions as Romer.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Lorde’s and Parker’s letters are forthright and funny from the start, but the other writers are reticent and polite at first.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of forthright

Adjective

The Duchess of Sussex paid tribute to him by sharing a heartfelt video featuring clips of Guy with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

— Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
The events served as both a heartfelt tribute and a celebration of a legacy that continues to shape music, fashion, and culture.

— Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of heartfelt

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