adj
heartfelt
HAHT-fehlt
adj
1
Sincerely and deeply felt.
"He gave a heartfelt apology to everyone he had let down."
"Thank you for your heartfelt condolences during such a difficult time."
How to Use Heartfelt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGenuine and sincere, straight from the heart.
Common pairings
heartfelt apology
heartfelt thanks
heartfelt condolences
Word Forms
more heartfelt comparative, most heartfelt superlative
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Etymology
From "heart" + "felt" — something genuinely felt in the heart, not just said out of politeness.