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

Though her close friend Swift probably knew about it for months, as the actress shared several baby bump photos on Instagram shortly after, one of which featured a heartwarming moment with Swift. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026

On what would have been Diana's 65th birthday, July 1, 2026, see some of the most heartwarming photos of Princess Diana with her two sons. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

South Korea is known for its heartwarming dramas, most of which are shot on location. — Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

And true to the franchise, the new movie is both hysterical and heartwarming, while still dealing with some mature, timely themes that will resonate with parents especially. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 June 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