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heartfelt

adjective
heart·​felt | \ ˈhärt-ËŒfelt How to pronounce heartfelt (audio) \

Definition of heartfelt

: deeply felt : earnest

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Synonyms & Antonyms for heartfelt

Synonyms

sincere, unfeigned

Antonyms

affected, artificial, false, feigned, insincere

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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 H20 Foundation touches the lives of people in our community through heartfelt compassion and understanding and has quietly helped many families through tough times. Sam Boyer, cleveland.com, "Everyone can stay busy with all the events coming up: Whit & Whimsey," 30 Aug. 2019 The family offers a heartfelt thank you to MR Home Care and McLean Hospice and Comfort Care, for guiding Dot (and the family) through these last two months, as well as family and friends who referred us to these outstanding healthcare providers. courant.com, "Dorothy F. Beaucar," 24 Aug. 2019 She and husband Kelsey, 33, worked with Arkansas lifestyle photographer Mandy Parks, 35, to create a unique and heartfelt photoshoot that illustrates their cancer journey together. Andrea Billups, PEOPLE.com, "Husband of 'Excited and Scared' Nurse Shaves Off Her Hair in Photos About Her Brave Cancer Battle," 23 Aug. 2019 The film is a sweet, funny and heartfelt look at friendship and strength. Samantha Incorvaia, Detroit Free Press, "Odd-couple friendship anchors heartfelt ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’," 22 Aug. 2019 The film is a sweet, funny and heartfelt look at friendship and strength. Samantha Incorvaia, azcentral, "New film 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' earns 5 stars from azcentral. Find out why," 19 Aug. 2019 Funny, heartfelt and real, this is a film with magic about it. SFChronicle.com, "Capsule movie reviews for Aug. 18," 14 Aug. 2019 Vegan muffins, which rarely appeal to non-vegans, are just as delicious and heartfelt as the towering croissant loaf. Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, "Rockaway Beach Bakery Is the Real Reason I Go to the Beach," 9 Aug. 2019 Again and again, the sympathy is overwhelming and heartfelt. Ben Church, CNN, "Racing was suspended in emotional tribute to cyclist who died after crash," 7 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of heartfelt

1712, in the meaning defined above

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heartfelt

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English Language Learners Definition of heartfelt

: deeply felt : very sincere

heartfelt

adjective
heart·​felt | \ ˈhärt-ËŒfelt How to pronounce heartfelt (audio) \

Kids Definition of heartfelt

: deeply felt : sincere I gave her a heartfelt apology.

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