heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt How to pronounce heartfelt (audio)
Synonyms of heartfelt
: 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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The Broadway legend famously won a Tony Award at 20 in 1991 for her heartfelt portrayal of Kim in Miss Saigon, becoming the first Asian actress to be recognized by the honor. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026 In the moments after journalist and activist Gloria Steinem's death was announced on Thursday morning, heartfelt tributes poured out from a wide range of leaders as far-flung as Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Spanx founder Sara Blakely. — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 In an edit to the caption for the announcement post, Cahill shared a heartfelt message to support other women who may have found the news bittersweet. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 On September 1, Khadak Raj Paudel, Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, made a heartfelt plea on Instagram for travelers to continue visiting and to stand with the country. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 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

adjective
heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt How to pronounce heartfelt (audio)
: deeply felt : earnest
heartfelt thanks
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