sincere stresses absence of hypocrisy, feigning, or any falsifying embellishment or exaggeration.
a sincere apology
wholehearted suggests sincerity and earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving.
promised our wholehearted support
heartfelt suggests depth of genuine feeling outwardly expressed.
expresses our heartfelt gratitude
hearty suggests honesty, warmth, and exuberance in displaying feeling.
received a hearty welcome
unfeigned stresses spontaneity and absence of pretense.
her unfeigned delight at receiving the award
Examples of heartfelt in a Sentence
You have our heartfelt thanks.
Our most heartfelt wish is for our children to be happy.
Recent Examples on the WebEarlier this week, Mathew Knowles — former manager of Destiny’s Child and father of Beyoncé — penned a heartfelt note to his granddaughter Blue Ivy Carter.—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2024 But because no one can say definitively what went wrong in 2023, there is heartfelt disagreement over how to fix the problem.—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 Beckinsale also shared a video and photo carousel of Battersby alongside a heartfelt caption.—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 Levert and Ryan slow danced onstage as Smyers played acoustic guitar and Mooney crooned the heartfelt ballad.—USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024 No matter your comfort level, preparing and giving a heartfelt speech is a tribute to your role in the couple's lives.—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024 As neighborhoods, food banks, and schools receive more newcomers, residents have offered assistance in heartfelt ways, even as some grapple with a broken immigration system.—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Mar. 2024 The Hamilton alums shared the happy news with heartfelt words and good humor, posting an Instagram photo of their newborn's little legs in a green onesie.—Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024 Mercifully, the film opted for a heartfelt rendition, with Dorothy conveying a genuine sense of longing accompanied by her faithful companion Toto.—Stephen Cox, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024
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