as in sincere
genuine in feeling a number of the retiring teacher's former students have expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable lessons they learned in his classroom

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How is the word heartfelt distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of heartfelt are hearty, sincere, unfeigned, and wholehearted. While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

When could hearty be used to replace heartfelt?

The words hearty and heartfelt can be used in similar contexts, but hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

When is it sensible to use sincere instead of heartfelt?

In some situations, the words sincere and heartfelt are roughly equivalent. However, sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

In what contexts can unfeigned take the place of heartfelt?

The meanings of unfeigned and heartfelt largely overlap; however, unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

When is wholehearted a more appropriate choice than heartfelt?

The words wholehearted and heartfelt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

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Recent Examples of heartfelt Later, Morgan delivered heartfelt words of thanks to the artists and guests, speaking extemporaneously about Dia’s expanding reach. Vogue, 12 May 2025 On Sunday, the actor and director returned to Instagram to share a heartfelt post dedicated to his wife and mother in honor of Mother's Day. EW.com, 12 May 2025 To ring in David's 50th on Thursday, May 1, the fashion designer, 51, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 May 2025 Plus, their undeniable chemistry (equal parts steamy and soulful) drives a story that doubles as a heartfelt tribute to Black creatives in theater, music, and film. 6. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for heartfelt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartfelt
Adjective
  • In practice, this means making time for one-on-one check-ins, sharing sincere recognition, and being fully present in meetings.
    Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • The kids are honest and sincere, not stuck up, not phony.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • For all the offseason acquisitions meant to bolster the rotation, starting pitching has become a genuine concern for Los Angeles.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • Section meetings are open to members, guests and anyone with a genuine interest in UFOs/UAPs.
    Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • This was a performer whose sense of self-worth, depending on the day, ranged from unfeigned humility to desperate insecurity to full-on self-loathing.
    Bruce Handy, Air Mail, 3 May 2025
  • His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.
    Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023

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“Heartfelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartfelt. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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