A heavy heart

noun

A feeling of deep sadness or grief.

She left her home with a heavy heart, knowing she may never return.
Visual representation of "a heavy heart" - A feeling of deep sadness or grief

Often appears as...

  • have a heavy heart
  • with a heavy heart

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A feeling of guilt or remorse.

After his friend's suicide, he carried a heavy heart for years.
Visual representation of "a heavy heart" - A feeling of guilt or remorse

Often appears as...

  • carry a heavy heart
  • with a heavy heart

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A feeling of deep sadness or grief.

She left her home with a heavy heart, knowing she may never return.
Visual representation of "a heavy heart" - A feeling of deep sadness or grief

Often appears as...

  • have a heavy heart
  • with a heavy heart

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A feeling of guilt or remorse.

After his friend's suicide, he carried a heavy heart for years.
Visual representation of "a heavy heart" - A feeling of guilt or remorse

Often appears as...

  • carry a heavy heart
  • with a heavy heart

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "a heavy heart"
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Emotional Weight

This phrase adds depth to the expression of sadness, indicating it's not temporary but rather significant and burdensome.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
He watched the funeral procession with a heavy heart.
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Not Literal

The heart isn't physically heavy; it's a metaphor for carrying emotional pain or sadness.

Illustration for Not Literal
I could see the news left her with a heavy heart.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Empathetic Situations

Use the phrase to express empathy when someone is going through a tough time.

Illustration for Empathetic Situations
With a heavy heart, we offer our condolences to the affected family.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weight

This phrase adds depth to the expression of sadness, indicating it's not temporary but rather significant and burdensome.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
He watched the funeral procession with a heavy heart.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

The heart isn't physically heavy; it's a metaphor for carrying emotional pain or sadness.

Illustration for Not Literal
I could see the news left her with a heavy heart.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Empathetic Situations

Use the phrase to express empathy when someone is going through a tough time.

Illustration for Empathetic Situations
With a heavy heart, we offer our condolences to the affected family.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weight

This phrase adds depth to the expression of sadness, indicating it's not temporary but rather significant and burdensome.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
He watched the funeral procession with a heavy heart.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

The heart isn't physically heavy; it's a metaphor for carrying emotional pain or sadness.

Illustration for Not Literal
I could see the news left her with a heavy heart.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Empathetic Situations

Use the phrase to express empathy when someone is going through a tough time.

Illustration for Empathetic Situations
With a heavy heart, we offer our condolences to the affected family.
Visual representation of the word "A heavy heart"

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