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

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis took the stage and shared heartfelt words about the King of R&B, and the room roared in agreement, praising the act for still having more to come. —Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 1 July 2024

The award not only recognized her exceptional directorial skills but also highlighted the film’s heartfelt narrative, a standout amidst the festival’s dominant genres like thrillers, suspense, and action. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024

But the lines are delivered with such heartfelt tenderness that for a moment, you might be moved in spite of yourself. —Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 June 2024

In his typical style, the billionaire then launched into a heartfelt, introspective discussion of his investing life. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

heartfelt

adjective

heart·​felt ˈhärt-ˌfelt 

: deeply felt : earnest

heartfelt thanks