heartfelt

[hahrt-felt]

adjective

1. deeply or sincerely felt: felt.

   heartfelt sympathy.

heartfelt

/ ˈhɑːtˌfɛlt /

adjective

1. sincerely and strongly felt

Word History and Origins

Origin of heartfelt¹

First recorded in 1725–35; heart + felt ¹

Example Sentences

Posting on X, he said: "I extend my heartfelt condolences to all the families and friends of the victims. Lisbon is in mourning."

From BBC

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported the effort to locate Barbara. … Your support played a vital role in bringing her home safely,” the Sheriff’s Office said in an Instagram post.

From Los Angeles Times

Publishing house Alfred A Knopf said Ms Giuffre had made clear weeks before her death that it was her "heartfelt wish" the memoir would be still be released in the event of her passing.

From BBC

Big doe eyes and perhaps a little cleavage to sell this heartfelt — or shall we say silicon chip-felt — message about kids who “are forced to carry a quiet laughter.”

From Salon

Wicks gives Anne the heartfelt complexity of one of her husband’s bright comic heroines.

From Los Angeles Times

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