Learn how to use the comparative “more heartfelt” and superlative “most heartfelt” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “heartful”?

The comparative form of “heartful” is “more heartfelt”.

Example

Her apology was more heartfelt than his.

Example

The letter she wrote was more heartfelt than a simple text message.

What is the superlative form of “heartful”?

The superlative form of “heartful” is “most heartfelt”.

Example

Among all the speeches, her farewell speech was the most heartfelt.

Example

The song he sang was the most heartfelt performance of the night.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "heartful" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more heartfelt" and "most heartfelt" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of sincerity or genuineness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Heartful" does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more heartfelt”

Used to describe something that is more genuine or deeply felt.

Example

His words of gratitude were more sincere than anyone else's.

Used to indicate that something is more authentic or true to one's feelings.

Example

Her smile was more genuine than any other.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most heartfelt”

Used to describe something that is the most genuine or deeply felt.

Example

Her apology was the most sincere expression of regret.

Used to indicate that something is the most authentic or true to one's feelings.

Example

His laughter was the most genuine reaction to the joke.

Using than with comparative “more heartfelt”

When using the comparative form "more heartfelt" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her apology was more heartfelt than his." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of sincerity in "her apology" is higher than the level of sincerity in "his."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more heartfelt” and “most heartfelt” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Apologies

    Her apology was more heartfelt than his.

    Her apology was more heartfelt than his.

  • 2Expressions

    His words of gratitude were more sincere than anyone else's.

    His words of gratitude were more sincere than anyone else's.

  • 3Performances

    The song he sang was the most heartfelt performance of the night.

    The song he sang was the most heartfelt performance of the night.

  • 4Reactions

    His laughter was the most genuine reaction to the joke.

    His laughter was the most genuine reaction to the joke.

Related idioms and phrases

Wear your heart on your sleeve

To openly and freely show one's emotions or feelings.

Example

She always wears her heart on her sleeve, never afraid to express her love.

From the bottom of my heart

Sincerely or genuinely; with deep feeling or emotion.

Example

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support.

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