deep-felt
Definition
- Adjective:
- Profoundly experienced or sincerely felt: "deep-felt" describes emotions, convictions, or sentiments that are intensely and genuinely experienced, often implying a strong and sincere internal reaction.
Usage Examples
- (She showed sincere and profound thanks.)
- (They experienced intense and genuine sadness.)
- (His conviction was strong and sincere.)
Advanced Usage
"deep-felt concern": a strong and sincere worry or interest.
- The letter conveyed deep-felt concern for the environment. (The letter showed genuine and serious worry.)
"deep-felt sympathy": profound and sincere compassion.
- He offered deep-felt sympathy to the bereaved family. (He gave heartfelt and serious compassion.)
Variants and Related Words
Deeply felt (adj phrase): an alternative form with the same meaning, often used interchangeably.
- Her deeply felt apology was accepted. (Her apology was sincere and profound.)
Deep (adj): extending far down from the top or surface; also used figuratively for emotions.
- He had a deep love for music. (He had a strong, profound love.)
Synonyms
Heartfelt: sincerely and strongly felt.
- His heartfelt thanks moved everyone. (His sincere thanks were deeply emotional.)
Sincere: free from pretence; genuine.
- She gave a sincere apology. (She apologized honestly.)
Profound: very great or intense.
- The loss had a profound effect on her. (The effect was deep and significant.)
Related Idioms
From the bottom of one's heart: with utmost sincerity and deep feeling.
- I thank you from the bottom of my heart. (I am deeply and sincerely grateful.)
To wear one's heart on one's sleeve: to show one's emotions openly and sincerely.
- He wears his heart on his sleeve, so his deep-felt feelings are obvious. (He expresses his emotions openly.)