Heartfelt Meaning
/ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjBelieved or felt deeply and sincerely.
Sentence Examples
Please accept our heartfelt apologies.
His words were heartfelt.
Where did you acquire your deepest, most heartfelt beliefs?
CEFR Practice Quiz
She gave a ____ apology after hurting her friend's feelings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I want to express my ____ thanks to everyone who supported me during this difficult time.
Word Origin & History
From heart + felt.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[T]hey were not the spoiled children of affectation and refinement, but a bold, vigorous, independent race of thinkers, with prodigious strength and energy, with none but natural grace, and heartfelt unobtrusive delicacy."
— 1820, William Hazlitt, “Lecture I. Introductory.”, in Lectures Chiefly on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth. […], London: Stodart and Steuart, […]; Edinburgh: Bell and Bradfute, →OCLC, page 2:
"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."
— 2022 November 19, Caryn James, “Spielberg’s The Fabelmans Review: An Emotional Crowd-pleaser”, in BBC:
"He fell flat on his back before Sinner trudged around the net for a warm, heartfelt embrace."
— 2025 June 8, Jonathan Jurejko, “Alcaraz stuns Sinner in extraordinary French Open final”, in BBC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She gave a ____ apology after hurting her friend's feelings.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I want to express my ____ thanks to everyone who supported me during this difficult time.