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

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 notes

In plain EnglishGenuine and sincere, straight from the heart.

Common pairings

heartfelt apology heartfelt thanks heartfelt condolences

more heartfelt comparative, most heartfelt superlative

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He gave a _____ apology to everyone he had let down.

From "heart" + "felt" — something genuinely felt in the heart, not just said out of politeness.

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.