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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From start to finish, the day captured the essence of their bond—a heartfelt celebration of their layered love story that started in the ATL and was reaching its climax in Mexico. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025 The UConn basketball star, who helped the Huskies win the NCAA Women’s National Championship earlier this month, posted a heartfelt goodbye to the school and its fans on social media Tuesday, April 22. Sean Neumann, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The theme song, also written and produced by Barrera, features a key musical collaboration that brings to life a heartfelt anthem about chasing dreams and overcoming the odds. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025 My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their dear ones and my prayers for the quick recovery of the injured. Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 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 3 May. 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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