: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
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Examples of heated in a Sentence
Their conversation quickly became heated.
a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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While the residence comes with top-notch amenities, such as a heated driveway, Andersen said observing wildlife has been one of the most special parts of living there.
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 29 May 2024
The centerpiece is a vast tepidarium (a heated room in a Roman-style bath) with five thermal pools, a lounge and 10 treatment rooms.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 May 2024
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David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 29 May 2024
The centerpiece is a vast tepidarium (a heated room in a Roman-style bath) with five thermal pools, a lounge and 10 treatment rooms.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for heated
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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heated
adjective
heat·ed
ˈhēt-əd 
: marked by excited or angry feelings
a heated debate
heatedly
adverb
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