heartfelt — sincere and deeply felt; coming from the heart
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sincere and deeply felt; coming from the heart
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrtfelt/
Example Sentences
- His heartfelt confession about eating the last piece of pizza made everyone forgive him instantly.
- She delivered a heartfelt speech at the graduation ceremony.
- The CEO's heartfelt apology for the coffee machine being broken touched every employee's soul.
heartfelt
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhɑːrtfelt/]
sincere and deeply felt; coming from the heart
Her heartfelt letter to grandma made everyone in the room tear up.
Heartfelt passion makes him drop his belt as metal starts to melt.
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Origin
Heartfelt emerged in the 16th century as a compound of 'heart' and 'felt' (past participle of feel), combining Germanic roots to describe emotions genuinely experienced or deeply felt within one's heart. The term reflects the medieval understanding of the heart as the seat of emotion and sincerity.
Breakdown
heart (Old English heorte, the organ of emotion) + felt (past participle of feel, from Old English felan, meaning to perceive or experience), forming a compound expressing deeply sincere or genuine emotion.
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📝Examples
“His heartfelt confession about eating the last piece of pizza made everyone forgive him instantly.”
“She delivered a heartfelt speech at the graduation ceremony.”
“The CEO's heartfelt apology for the coffee machine being broken touched every employee's soul.”
“We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family.”
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