Heartful

/ˈhɑrtfəl/ adjective

Definition

Full of heart; characterized by sincere emotion, deep feeling, or genuine care and compassion.

Etymology

Compound of 'heart' and the suffix '-ful' (full of). This appears to be a literary or poetic term, less common than 'hearty' or 'heartfelt,' but following standard English word-building patterns.

Kelly Says

'Heartful' is rarer than 'heartfelt,' but they mean similar things—'heartfelt' suggests feeling from the depths of your heart, while 'heartful' suggests your heart is overflowing with feeling. Both are far more eloquent than just saying 'sincere.'

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