Heartstring
/ˈhɑrtstrɪŋ/noun
One of the feelings or emotions of a person, often used in phrases about being emotionally affected.
The movie really tugged at my heartstrings.
Often appears as...
- tug at heartstrings
- pull at heartstrings
Usage tips
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pull at one's heartstrings, tug at the heartstrings, heartstrings of love
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Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
In literature and conversation, 'heartstring' is often used metaphorically to represent deep emotional connections. Example: The story pulled at the heartstrings of many readers.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Connotation
Understanding the cultural context can enhance comprehension. Example: The term may evoke different feelings in various cultures based on their values around emotions.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration
Often used in hyperbolic expressions to convey strong feelings. Example: His performance was so moving that it left the audience's heartstrings vibrating.
Compare with
emotionsympathysentimentloveempathy
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