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

Yet for longtime fans of her music, the film’s original soundtrack was the true payoff from the project, with plenty of heartfelt torch songs and eye-watering balladry across a track list that Gaga helmed with producers like Dave Cobb and Lukas Nelson, and artists like Mark Ronson and Jason Isbell. —Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024

Fans are now speculating whether the song’s heartfelt lyrics hint at a deeper story about their relationship. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024

This leads to a heartfelt exploration of ego, humility, and legacy. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024

Woolley also shared a heartfelt post on Instagram about his love for Christine last month. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 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