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