Affecting the viscera or bowels regarded as the seat of emotion; pertaining to, or touching deeply, inward feelings. Obsolete after 17th cent. and…

That arouses strong emotions, esp. jealousy, bitterness, or resentment; resulting from or characterized by such emotions. Of an emotion…

Causing feelings of bitter disappointment or sorrow; anguished. Also: causing deep anger or resentment. Cf. heart-burning, adj.

figurative. Having an intense effect on the emotions; deeply moving. Also (of an emotion): keenly felt. Cf. heart-rending, adj.

that would move a heart of flint.

That penetrates to the seat of the feelings. Obsolete. rare.

Deeply affecting; having an intense effect on one's emotions or feelings.

Of an emotion: deeply or acutely felt; intense. Of words, actions, etc.: spoken or proceeding from the heart; genuine, sincere.