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heartfelt

[hahrt-felt] / ˈhɑrtˌfɛlt /
ADJECTIVE
genuine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ardent cordial earnest fervent hearty honest profound sincere warm
WEAK
bona fide deep devout heart-to-heart true unfeigned wholehearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof apathetic cold cool dishonest dispassionate indifferent insincere unenthusiastic unfriendly untrustworthy
WEAK
false unreal

Example Sentences

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Paintings of the course hang on the walls, as do photographs of famous people with heartfelt inscriptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In the clip, a send-up of Barkley’s heartfelt comments on immigrants during a post-game show, Kenan Thompson as Barkley offered his thoughts on betting platforms, Artemis II and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Deputy’s family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time,” officials said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The spokesperson added Envoi Allen was a "supremely talented horse and our heartfelt condolences are with all his connections".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I apologize for not being one, and she rushes into the kitchen, coming back with a family-sized container of her homemade chicken stew, which I accept with heartfelt gratitude: dinner.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich