Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heart-of-hearts
phrase
/ˈhɑːrt əv hɑːrts/
Definition
The innermost or most sincere feelings of a person.
Examples
- In her heart-of-hearts, she knew he would always return.
- He was honest with himself about his heart-of-hearts feelings for her.
- In their heart-of-hearts, every player hoped to win the championship.
Meaning
A person’s true emotions and beliefs, often hidden from others or not expressed outwardly.
Synonyms
- true self
- inner self
- core beliefs