adj
Uncommon
heartfelt
HAHT-fehlt
Heartfelt (adj) means Sincerely and deeply felt. Example: “He gave a heartfelt apology to everyone he had let down.”
adj
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Sincerely and deeply felt.
"He fell flat on his back before Sinner trudged around the net for a warm, heartfelt embrace."
— Jonathan Jurejko, Alcaraz stuns Sinner in extraordinary French Open final (2025)
"Infused with family warmth, but with a knowing adult eye on the loss of innocence, it is one of the year's most genuinely heartfelt films."
— Caryn James, Spielberg’s The Fabelmans Review: An Emotional Crowd-pleaser (2022)
"He gave a heartfelt apology to everyone he had let down."
"Thank you for your heartfelt condolences during such a difficult time."
"She expressed her heartfelt sympathies at the death of his mother."
How to use heartfelt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGenuine and sincere, straight from the heart.
Common pairings
heartfelt apology
heartfelt thanks
heartfelt condolences
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more heartfelt
- Superlative
- most heartfelt
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Etymology
From "heart" + "felt" — something genuinely felt in the heart, not just said out of politeness.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “heartfelt” mean?
The word “heartfelt” means sincerely and deeply felt. In plain terms, genuine and sincere, straight from the heart.
How do you pronounce “heartfelt”?
“Heartfelt” is pronounced HAHT-fehlt (/ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “heartfelt” in a sentence?
Here is “heartfelt” used in a sentence: “He gave a heartfelt apology to everyone he had let down.”
What part of speech is “heartfelt”?
“Heartfelt” is an adjective.
Is “heartfelt” a common word?
“Heartfelt” is an uncommon word in modern English.
