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Definitions

heart

[hahrt] / hɑrt /
NOUN
person's emotions
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character feeling love nature soul
STRONG
affection benevolence compassion concern disposition gusto humanity inclination palate pity relish response sensitivity sentiment sympathy temperament tenderness understanding zest
Antonyms
STRONG
animosity apathy disdain dislike hate hatred ill will indifference malevolence meanness mercilessness
WEAK
cowardice fear head
NOUN
courage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mind nerve soul spirit
STRONG
boldness bravery dauntlessness fortitude gallantry guts mettle moxie pluck purpose resolution spunk will
Antonyms
STRONGEST
body
STRONG
cowardice fear timidity weakness
WEAK
head
NOUN
essence, central part
Synonyms
STRONGEST
center core focus middle root soul
STRONG
basic bosom crux gist hub kernel marrow nitty-gritty nub nucleus pith polestar quick quintessence seat
WEAK
bottom line coal-and-ice focal point
Antonyms
STRONGEST
border exterior exteriority margin outside
WEAK
periphery surface
NOUN
blood-pumping organ in an animate being
Synonyms
STRONG
clock ticker
WEAK
cardiac organ vascular organ
Antonyms
WEAK
cowardice exterior exteriority fear head outside periphery surface

Example Sentences

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“Her heart was pierced because of what she would see,” Wille said, in what struck me as a moment of restrained insight.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"Gray whales are facing a major crisis and the heart of it does seem to be feeding on their prey in the Arctic," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” she told the Daily Mail.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

My heart poured out a rapturous reply, but my mouth was still filled with the sticky remains of bun and it never reached my lips.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.