heartwarming
adjective
heart·warm·ing
ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ 
: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering
It's heartwarming how their neighbors pitched in to help.
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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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Around the same time, Cameron celebrated their two-year anniversary with a heartwarming post on Instagram.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Ballerini posted a photo dump on May 20 featuring a heartwarming note Stokes left her.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Vox Get ready for more heartwarming Olympic stories.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartwarming. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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heartwarming
adjective
heart·warm·ing
ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ
: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions
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