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.
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The movie had a more heartwarming, positive outlook. Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025 TikTok users flooded the comment section with responses describing the scene as heartwarming and emotionally stirring. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 Then on June 27, the shelter shared the news of Tex’s heartwarming adoption. Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025 By Rachel Feltman What looks at first glance like a heartwarming story of cross-species adoption quickly devolves into something much stranger—and much darker. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for heartwarming

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 11 Jul. 2025.

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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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