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

Video mashups of barbers transforming their male clients with man units have racked up millions of views and sparked spirited commentary online, where men share heartfelt testimonies on how losing their hair rattled their confidence. —Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024

This heartfelt and charming road movie will connect to audiences worldwide. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024

Moreover, supporting the whole family is an incredibly heartfelt decision toward a company’s culture and a path toward alleviating some of the pressures that today’s parents continue to face. —Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Along the way, the trio shares candid conversations, heartfelt moments, and lively renditions of holiday classics and chart-topping hits. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 16 Dec. 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