heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering
heart-warmer noun

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 An insightful reflection on grief and a heartwarming affirmation of the power of happy memories. Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 11 Jan. 2024 Jon Park’s rise in the restaurant industry is as heartwarming as the creations on his feel-good menu. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024 For dog owners, few sights are more heartwarming than their pooch wagging its tail. Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024 After Victoria first shared a heartwarming festive family pic on Saturday, Nicola went on to provide her social media followers with some more scenes of the get-together. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 24 Dec. 2023 When one of you lights up your lamp, the other one glows, too, bridging the miles in a heartwarming way. Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024 Ciara’s latest post comes after sharing a heartwarming video of her growing family last week. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024 The actress, 38, showed off 9-month-old daughter Matilda's style in a Gucci sweater in a cute photo posted Friday, followed up with a heartwarming snap of the pair snuggling at home in a sweet candid moment. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024 His latest is immensely heartwarming but also melancholic. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heartwarming was in 1743

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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartwarming. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

heartwarming

adjective
heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions

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