heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ 

: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering

It's heartwarming how their neighbors pitched in to help.

heart-warmer

ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-mər 

noun

Synonyms of heartwarming

• comforting
• encouraging
• rewarding
• fulfilling
• warm
• loving
• gratifying

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But in a heartwarming development, organizing the Goneies has given Black a change of heart. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

The Tiny Tassel Owner Mimi Striplin is the queen of bright patterns and color; even more heartwarming, her mother, Keiko, collaborates on all of the designs. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

Rossdale says the dog had been homeless and injured before arriving at the shelter, making his transformation all the more extraordinary and heartwarming. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

Ira Gorawara wrote a heartwarming story about how international students land at American colleges and get indoctrinated into the cult of college football. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heartwarming

• brainstorming
• conforming
• deforming
• informing
• performing
• reforming
• rewarming
• transforming
• forming
• storming
• swarming
• warming

Kids Definition

heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ 

: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions