heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt 

: deeply felt : earnest

Synonyms

• sincere
• unfeigned

Choose the Right Synonym for heartfelt

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Quan, whose latest film Love Hurts hits theaters on Valentine's Day, also had a heartfelt reunion with his fellow Goonies cast mates this month during his hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

Ashanti shared a heartfelt message to Irv Gotti and his family as the Hip-Hop community continues to mourns his death. —Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Feb. 2025

So, leave your SOs at home and gather the gals and other platonic loves for an evening full of bubbly spritzes and heartfelt memories. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025

Those small, heartfelt experiences made Antioch Street truly special. —The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt 

: deeply felt : earnest

heartfelt thanks