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

The song became an emotional highpoint of the tour, with Harding shown singing on screens while her bandmates guided the audience in a heartfelt singalong.

From BBC

In his statement, released on Tuesday, Ikwechegh extended his “heartfelt apologies” to the police chief “ recognising the unintended disparagement my remarks may have caused to his person, his office, and the entire institution”.

From BBC

Sober and heartfelt, “Union” lets us see what Amazon and the world would soon discover about the power workers have when they invest in their dignity first.

From Los Angeles Times

His bandmates have released a series of heartfelt statements, saying they are "completely devastated" by his death.

From BBC

Instead of telling these stories in an expected stripped-back acoustic fashion, she instead juxtaposes these heartfelt vignettes with the electronic sounds of hyperpop, garage beats and full-fledged club anthems.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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