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

His heartwarming appearance at the Chazaq event comes as antisemitic hate crimes surge across New York City and NBA rivals Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama face backlash for liking Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel posts. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

During an emotional interview with CBS Mornings co-anchor Gayle King, Tenisha Warner shared the heartwarming reason her late husband decided to start a family with her. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

In one of the tournament’s most heartwarming moments, the youngster ran onto the pitch after Spain’s victory, into Lamine’s arms, before proudly helping carry the World Cup trophy. — Leen Al Saadi, Vogue, 23 July 2026

It was supposed to be a heartwarming tale of triumph, but its making has spawned a saga of its own. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 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