heartfelt
Translation
heartfelt, sincere, genuine
Examples
She gave a heartfelt apology.
She gave a heartfelt apology.
He expressed his heartfelt thanks to everyone.
He expressed his heartfelt thanks to everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) describing a sincere emotion or action. She gave a heartfelt apology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sincere, genuine, earnest; Antonyms: insincere, fake
Etymology
A compound of 'heart' and 'felt' (past participle of feel). It literally means 'felt in the heart'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an emotion so strong that you can physically 'feel' it in your 'heart'. This image captures its sincerity.