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Noun — A person's deepest emotions, especially feelings of love or compassion.

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tug at the heartstrings pull on the heartstrings

Etymology

Originally an anatomical term for the tendons imagined to hold the heart in place; it later became a poetic way to describe deep emotion, as in "tugging at the heartstrings."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “heartstrings” mean?

The word “heartstrings” means a person's deepest emotions, especially feelings of love or compassion. In plain terms, your innermost, most tender emotions.

How do you pronounce “heartstrings”?

“Heartstrings” is pronounced HAHTST-rihngz (/ˈhɑɹtˌstɹɪŋz/ in IPA).

How do you use “heartstrings” in a sentence?

Here is “heartstrings” used in a sentence: “The charity's advert about stray dogs really tugged at people's heartstrings.”

What part of speech is “heartstrings”?

“Heartstrings” is a noun.

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