heartstring in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Heartstring: a metaphorical term referring to deep emotional feelings or sensitivities that can be affected by poignant experiences or sentiments.
Sample Sentences
- The movie tugged at my heartstrings, leaving me in tears by the end.
- As she spoke about her childhood, I could feel my heartstrings tightening with empathy.
- His heartfelt letter pulled at the heartstrings of everyone who read it.
- Seeing the abandoned puppies had a way of tugging at the heartstrings of passersby.
- The song's poignant lyrics struck a chord and resonated with my heartstrings deeply.