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heartfelt

[hahrt-felt] / ˈhɑrtˌfɛlt /
ADJECTIVE
genuine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardent cordial earnest fervent hearty honest profound sincere warm
WEAK
bona fide deep devout heart-to-heart true unfeigned wholehearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof apathetic cold cool dishonest dispassionate indifferent insincere unenthusiastic unfriendly untrustworthy
WEAK
false unreal

Example Sentences

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Sometimes Ms. Strout is moved to break into the narrative with her own heartfelt proclamations on humankind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

A spokesperson for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sent "heartfelt condolences" to the family.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Paintings of the course hang on the walls, as do photographs of famous people with heartfelt inscriptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In the clip, a send-up of Barkley’s heartfelt comments on immigrants during a post-game show, Kenan Thompson as Barkley offered his thoughts on betting platforms, Artemis II and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

While Maggie wrote heartfelt words about her lost love, Robert sent Maggie short, polite notes.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock