heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering
heart-warmer noun

Examples of heartwarming in a Sentence

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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Reyna chimed in with a heartwarming memory of getting locked out during a family gathering, showcasing how laughter and love weave through the fabric of family traditions. Essence, 31 Oct. 2024 Celebrate that unbreakable bond with this heartwarming nameplate necklace, which is both hypoallergenic and water-resistant. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024 Dad Searching for 4-Year-Old's Bear That Plays Late Mom's Heartbeat and Was Accidentally Donated to Goodwill Of course, all the effort was worth it to see her sister's reaction, and the heartwarming moment was captured in a second TikTok, which has received hundreds of thousands of views. Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 The hilarious and heartwarming stop-motion film was released in 2012 and also stars Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder. Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heartwarming 

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartwarming. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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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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