heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
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: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering
It's heartwarming how their neighbors pitched in to help.
heart-warmer
ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-mər How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
noun

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The movie is a heartwarming story about a boy and his dog. It's heartwarming to see how his neighbors have helped him.
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The community here has embraced us in the most heartwarming way. — Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 After the game, Maile gave a heartwarming speech on behalf of his teammates. — Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 In 2022, the Unexpected Journey author posted a heartwarming throwback video on Instagram of baby Evelyn getting a piggyback ride from Willis. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 The back cover of the book is a heartwarming photo of Orzabal holding their infant daughter, Eula. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartwarming

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First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heartwarming was in 1743

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heartwarming

adjective
heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions
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