close to one's heart

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Alternative forms

[edit]

Adjective

[edit]

close to one's heart (comparative closer to one's heart, superlative closest to one's heart)

  1. Deeply cared about; beloved or being the object of great concern.
    • 2013, Kathy J Snow, Pebbles and Blessings: Pebbles and Blessings of Life, →ISBN, page 8:
      As we started driving away I was saddened by the thought of leaving this beloved place that was so very dear and close to my heart.
    • 2020 July 1, Paul Stephen, “Vital Connections”, in Rail, page 40:
      Samaritans is a cause close to Prosser's heart, given his own experience of dealing with the tragic suicide of a loved one, [...].

Translations

[edit]

Adverb

[edit]

close to one's heart (comparative closer to one's heart, superlative closest to one's heart)

  1. In a deeply concerned manner or with great love.
    • 2012, Marelise Bekker, Through the Door of Hope!, →ISBN, page 19:
      I held these special moments close to my heart.

References

[edit]