Heartfelt | Definition of heartfelt by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of HEARTFELT

: deeply felt : earnest

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First Known Use of HEARTFELT

1722

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Synonyms: sincere, unfeigned

Antonyms: affected, artificial, false, feigned, insincere

Synonym Discussion of HEARTFELT

sincere, wholehearted, heartfelt, hearty, unfeigned mean genuine in feeling. sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration <a sincere apology>. wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving <promised our wholehearted support>. heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed <expresses our heartfelt gratitude>. hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling <received a hearty welcome>. unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense <her unfeigned delight at receiving the award>.

Rhymes with HEARTFELT

black belt, Frostbelt, greenbelt, hot-melt, jacksmelt, Krefeld, lap belt, rust belt, seat belt, self-belt, snowbelt, snowmelt, Sunbelt, web belt

Definition of HEARTFELT for Kids

: deeply felt : sincere <I gave her a heartfelt apology.>

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