heartfelt

[hahrt-felt]

adjective

1. deeply or sincerely felt: felt.

   heartfelt sympathy.

heartfelt

/ ˈhɑːtˌfɛlt /

adjective

1. sincerely and strongly felt

Word History and Origins

Origin of heartfelt¹

First recorded in 1725–35; heart + felt ¹

Example Sentences

Either way, the memory has been burned in Kiffin’s heart and mind, helping motivate him to increased success on the field and seemingly heartfelt balance in his personal life.

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“But you yourself just made the most heartfelt mooing noise. Are you all right?”

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The mere mention of peas caused the children to voice heartfelt objections, but Miss Mortimer smiled and assured them that something much tastier was on its way.

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In a statement posted on their website in July, the camp extended “heartfelt condolences” to everyone affected by the accident and “especially to the family of our beloved camper who lost his life.”

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This is what makes the film so poignant and heartfelt.

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