heartwarming

adjective

heart·warm·ing | \ ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ

Definition of heartwarming

: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering

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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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Proof that films filled with heartwarming romance and charmingly predictable storylines don't end when the holidays do. — Mackenzie Dunn, Woman's Day, "'Winter Love Story' Actress Jen Lilley Reveals 6 Hallmark Movie Secrets," 18 Jan. 2019 Take a look at this heartwarming photo of the beloved cast members. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "This Golden Girls-Inspired Lip Art Is too Excellent For You Not to See," 11 Jan. 2019 Gilmore Girls was the most heartwarming series on TV, hands down. — Danielle Fox, Seventeen, "What Show Should You Binge-Watch Next on Netflix?," 16 July 2018 Although sobering in its intimations of mortality, her book makes a heartwarming case not just for the sustaining joys and solace of autumnal desire and commitment but for those of literature, too. — Heller Mcalpin, WSJ, "‘Late-Life Love’ Review: The Glow at Sunset," 22 Nov. 2018 Rescuers at Revere Fire Department in Massachusetts posed with their bundles of joy for a heartwarming snap organized by the firemen’s wives. — Fox News, "Massachusetts fire department welcomes 9 babies in 1 year," 28 Sep. 2018 And for old time's sake, Kensington Palace even tweeted some photos of Prince Harry at the event in years past: Need more heartwarming royals content? — Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Had an Emotional Day Meeting Kids With Serious Health Needs," 4 Sep. 2018 Check out the heartwarming photos from our own Dustin Strupp. — Louisville Courier Journal, The Courier-Journal, "What to know Thursday: Barton collapses again, July 4 fun, #AbolishICE," 5 July 2018 The movie is classic Williams family-friendly fare—manic, hilarious streams of improv interspersed with heartwarming moments of drama. — Sarene Leeds, Glamour, "Mrs. Doubtfire Is About a Man Financially Scamming His Ex-Wife," 24 Nov. 2018

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