heartstrings
noun [plural] /ˈhɑːt.strɪŋz/
/ˈhɑːrt-/ Definition
pull, tug, etc. at the heartstrings › to cause strong feelings of love or sympathy: It's the story of a lost child - guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings.Inspiring feelings in others
(Definition of heartstrings noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- amuse verb
- arouse verb
- emotive adjective
- enthuse verb
- fire verb (EXCITE)
- freak verb
- inflame verb
- inspirational adjective
- inspire verb
- invoke verb
- kindle verb (FEELING)
- messianic adjective
- move verb (FEELINGS)
- moving adjective (FEELINGS)
- movingly adverb
- overwhelm verb (EMOTION)
- stirring adjective
- touching adjective
Topic:
Inspiring feelings in others
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