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 Although Culkin walks away with the film, Eisenberg gives one of his best, most heartfelt performances (his famously urgent speech pattern is largely intact) as a man who has come to appreciate life’s responsibilities but has maybe lost a piece of himself in the process. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 On what would have been Carlos' 61st birthday in April 2024, Eva shared a heartfelt Instagram post about her late brother, whose death came just days before the birth of her younger daughter, Amada. Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 To commemorate their successful journey in the sport, the team released a heartfelt tribute video featuring testimonials from team members sharing their fondest memories. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 In an evening marked by heartfelt emotion, a degree of humor and some celebrity star power, the best in fashion and retail in 2024 were recognized with WWD Honors at Cipriani South Street in lower Manhattan on Tuesday evening. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heartfelt 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartfelt
Adjective
  • Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.
    Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This sort of sincere interest in the aspirations and struggles of others is where Mr. Walz truly excels.
    Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • To be clear, audiophiles will still prefer genuine stereo separation.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Avoid Downtown, But Grab Some Grub at Wildflower The downtown area is a genuine tourist trap.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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