: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
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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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The debate has grown personal and heated, with figures like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly clashing publicly with Levin and other pro‑war voices.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Morales said two officers were flagged down by a bystander reporting a heated argument.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
In Texas and across the country, the group has also been swept into heated battles over gender identity in the classroom.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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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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