Spell Bee Word: heartfelt

Basic Details

Word: Heartfelt

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Something that is sincere, genuine, and full of deep emotion.

Synonyms: Sincere, genuine, earnest

Antonyms: Insincere, superficial, fake

Idioms and Phrases

1. From the heart: When something is said or done sincerely and with genuine feelings. Example: "She gave a heartfelt speech from the heart that moved everyone to tears."
2. Wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve: To openly show and express your feelings. Example: "He wears his heart on his sleeve, so when he’s happy or sad, everyone knows it."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The heartfelt letter she wrote touched her grandmother's heart deeply.

Example 2: During the ceremony, the children presented a heartfelt thank-you to their teachers for all their support.

Example 3: His heartfelt apology showed how much he regretted his actions.

Fun Fact

The word "heartfelt" combines "heart," representing emotions, and "felt," which is the past tense of feel, highlighting the deep emotions that come from one's heart. It has been used since the 19th century and reflects a strong connection between emotions and sincerity.

Famous Quote

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "heartfelt" mean?

a) Not sincere
b) Genuine and full of emotion
c) Only about love
d) Related to money

Answer: b) Genuine and full of emotion

2. Which of these is a synonym of "heartfelt"?

a) Insincere
b) Sincere
c) Fake
d) Humorous

Answer: b) Sincere

3. What is an antonym of "heartfelt"?

a) Genuine
b) Sincere
c) Superficial
d) Honest

Answer: c) Superficial

4. Which sentence uses "heartfelt" correctly?

a) The heartfelt message was written on the wall.
b) She gave a heartfelt performance that made everyone cry.
c) The heartfelt cake tasted delicious.
d) They played a heartfelt game in the park.

Answer: b) She gave a heartfelt performance that made everyone cry.

5. What does the idiom "wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve" mean?

a) To hide your feelings
b) To express feelings openly
c) To be fashionable
d) To keep secrets

Answer: b) To express feelings openly