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heartfelt

American  
[hahrt-felt] / ˈhɑrtˌfɛlt /

adjective

  1. deeply or sincerely felt: felt.

    heartfelt sympathy.
heartfelt British  
/ ˈhɑːtˌfɛlt /

adjective

  1. sincerely and strongly felt

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Etymology

Origin of heartfelt

First recorded in 1725–35; heart + felt 1

Example Sentences

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Bailey blew the judges away during Week 1 with his soulful rendition of “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” bringing Jelly Roll to tears in the show’s first heartfelt moment of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

"I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our campaign," Cullinan said.

From BBC

After six decades, the renowned broadcaster, who died in 2022, called his final Dodger Stadium game in September 2016, signing off with a heartfelt tribute to the fans sitting in the stands.

From Los Angeles Times

They are heartfelt friends of the West and of Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A heartfelt thank you to His Majesty The King for greeting us on the first lap of Sandringham parkrun in the beautiful setting of the Sandringham Estate this morning," the post continued.

From BBC

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