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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Can a show be heartfelt and insane at the same time?

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Those kind comments are reactions to the heartfelt honesty of Hughes' story, and her struggles to get to the Bar.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

What she wants is an apology, and Mary batting her eyes and offering her heartfelt pardons won’t be enough.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

All the way to the bus station, I rehearsed heartfelt goodbye scenes in my head.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine