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heart-to-heart

heart-to-heart
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hahrt too hahrt]
    • /hɑrt tu hɑrt/
    • /ˌhɑːt.təˈhɑːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahrt too hahrt]
    • /hɑrt tu hɑrt/

Definitions of heart-to-heart word

  • adjective heart-to-heart frank; sincere: We had a heart-to-heart talk about his poor attendance. 1
  • noun heart-to-heart Informal. a frank talk, especially between two persons. 1
  • countable noun heart-to-heart A heart-to-heart is a conversation between two people, especially close friends, in which they talk freely about their feelings or personal problems. 0
  • adjective heart-to-heart (esp of a conversation or discussion) concerned with personal problems or intimate feelings 0
  • noun heart-to-heart an intimate conversation or discussion 0
  • adjective heart-to-heart intimate and candid 0
See all 7 definitions of heart-to-heart

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Origin of heart-to-heart

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Heart-to-heart

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Heart-to-heart

heart-to-heart popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for heart-to-heart

noun heart-to-heart

  • conversation — If you have a conversation with someone, you talk with them, usually in an informal situation.
  • chatter — If you chatter, you talk quickly and continuously, usually about things which are not important.
  • gossip — idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others: the endless gossip about Hollywood stars.
  • rap — to carry off; transport.
  • jabber — rapid, indistinct, or nonsensical talk; gibberish.

adj heart-to-heart

  • sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
  • affectionate — If you are affectionate, you show your love or fondness for another person in the way that you behave towards them.
  • warmhearted — having or showing sympathy, affection, kindness, cordiality, etc.: a warm-hearted welcome.
  • welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
  • cozy — warm and comfortable; snug
All 104 Synonyms of heart-to-heart

Antonyms for heart-to-heart

noun heart-to-heart

  • silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.

adj heart-to-heart

  • uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
  • unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
  • unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
  • unsympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
  • unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
All 47 Antonyms of heart-to-heart

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