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

Dado Ruvic | Reuters With the prospect of TikTok disappearing in the U.S., creators on the app spent the week posting heartfelt goodbyes to their fans. —Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025

After all, what speaks louder: absence from a few public appearances, or a husband’s heartfelt declaration of love and admiration for his wife? —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Jan. 2025

The season wraps up with a mega talent contest, a heartfelt family reunion and the resolution of a blackmail scheme. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025

On Friday, January 17, Madden shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife on Instagram. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 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