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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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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

But after more than 10 failed bids of her own—and one heartfelt, pleading letter addressed to a seller—she has sworn off her own search for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The spokesperson added Envoi Allen was a "supremely talented horse and our heartfelt condolences are with all his connections".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

But he has tried to widen his appeal, with heartfelt videos on social media about issues affecting women, or posts about Brazilians going hungry.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Next to going to the 2016 Summer Games in Rio, doing college gymnastics was my most heartfelt dream.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles