as in sincere
genuine in feeling a number of the retiring teacher's former students have expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable lessons they learned in his classroom

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How is the word heartfelt distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of heartfelt are hearty, sincere, unfeigned, and wholehearted. While all these words mean "genuine in feeling," heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.

expresses our heartfelt gratitude

When could hearty be used to replace heartfelt?

The words hearty and heartfelt can be used in similar contexts, but hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.

received a hearty welcome

When is it sensible to use sincere instead of heartfelt?

In some situations, the words sincere and heartfelt are roughly equivalent. However, sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.

a sincere apology

In what contexts can unfeigned take the place of heartfelt?

The meanings of unfeigned and heartfelt largely overlap; however, unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.

her unfeigned delight at receiving the award

When is wholehearted a more appropriate choice than heartfelt?

The words wholehearted and heartfelt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.

promised our wholehearted support

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Recent Examples of heartfelt Known for her brazen attitude, Glaser also earned a nomination in the Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television category, promising a night filled with humor and heartfelt moments. Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 3 Jan. 2025 Ten months later, the couple exchanged heartfelt vows privately during their wedding first look. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025 In a heartfelt post, his brother, Jack Bech, remembered the All-Ivy League kick returner who played for Princeton from 2016-18. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025 The gala’s centerpiece was a heartfelt tribute from rising stars like Ashley Alexander (1.75M YouTube subscribers), Humphrey Yang, Billy, and Mai Pham (3.41M YouTube subscribers) to the trailblazers who inspired them. Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for heartfelt 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartfelt
Adjective
  • Air France regrets this sad event and expresses its sincere condolences.
    Michael D. Carroll AND Theo Burman, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Make sure your acknowledgments are sincere and tailored to the individual.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Organizations that proactively demonstrate transparency in their data practices and show a genuine commitment to ethical AI implementation will build greater trust with stakeholders.
    Joe Burton, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • These dynamics have blurred the lines between genuine passion and opportunism.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • His life story is inspiring, and his love of country is as unfeigned as his faith.
    Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Its combination of unfeigned earnestness and irreverent, early-Marvel-era wit can’t help but bring to mind that moment — that other world — when Obama was still president and Hamilton was taking its shot on Broadway.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2023

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“Heartfelt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartfelt. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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