Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heartrending
adjective
/ˈhɪərˌrɛndɪŋ/
Definition
Causing great sadness or distress; deeply moving.
Examples
- The film was a heartrending story about love and loss.
- She wrote a heartrending letter to her long-lost friend, expressing her feelings.
- The documentary’s heartrending interviews left the audience in tears.
Meaning
Something that evokes strong feelings of sorrow or pity.
Synonyms
- poignant
- touching
- emotional
- moving
- tragic
