heart-to-heart

1 of 2

adjective

: sincere, frank
a heart-to-heart talk

heart-to-heart

2 of 2

noun

: a heart-to-heart conversation

Examples of heart-to-heart in a Sentence

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Adjective
Ariana Grande and Drew Barrymore tear up in emotional talk show heart-to-heart: 'That means so much to me' Barrymore has been both praised and criticized by viewers for her up close and personal interview style, which often sees her hugging and holding hands with guests. EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024 This likely comes after a period of confusion, but an unexpected heart-to-heart conversation with a significant other could clear the air and change everything. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Exercising your brains should give you an opportunity to bond without the risk of a heart-to-heart that someone's not in the right mood for. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2023 But first, Jesse sits down with Zach for a pre-ceremony heart-to-heart. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for heart-to-heart 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1855, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heart-to-heart was in 1855

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“Heart-to-heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart-to-heart. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

heart-to-heart

adjective
ˌhärt-tə-ˌhärt
: frank, sincere
a heart-to-heart talk

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