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

The 63-page booklet was classic Sinclair: heartfelt, pedantic and too ahead of its time for its own good. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024

But Schur knows a healthy dose of humor can make even our starkest worries bearable, even beautiful. Hilarious and heartfelt. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024

Caleb's very remorseful and his heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Parris family. —Rachel Desantis, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024

There was heartfelt applause when each branch was asked to stand. —Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 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