What is another word for Heartstring?

Pronunciation: [hˈɑːtstɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Heartstring is a word used to describe an emotional response that evokes a deep feeling in a person. This word can be substituted with different synonyms that describe similar sentiments. These synonyms include heart-rending, sentimental, emotional, touching, moving, heartwarming, soul-stirring, tear-jerking, and poignant. Each of these words conveys an intense emotional response that can tug at one's heartstrings. They describe situations or experiences that can bring tears to one's eyes or stir up deep-seated emotions. Heartstring and its synonyms are often used in literature, music, and film to evoke emotional responses and connect with the audience on a more profound level.

Synonyms for Heartstring:

What are the hypernyms for Heartstring?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Heartstring

But he gazed beyond them, and into the blue eyes came the light of exaltation such as is inspired by music that starts a Heartstring in vague trembling.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
When the eyelids become weary, it is as if little red dancing shoes were being wrapped away forever, or a very tight Heartstring had suddenly sagged, and when plucked at could no longer plong.
"The Vertical City"
Fannie Hurst
Hallow with praise the wheeling days Until the cord goes slack, Until the very Heartstring frays, Until the stiffening back Can ply no more; keep then the door, And, thankful in the sun, Watch you the same unending war Ontaken by your son.
"The Village Wife's Lament"
Maurice Hewlett

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