: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
Examples of heated in a Sentence
Their conversation quickly became heated.
a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Some North Natomas residents have criticized the project, which is getting underway during a heated re-election campaign for Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, who represents the area.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Things could get quite heated on the floor, but ultimately the legislation, despite having a passionate base of GOP supporters, will almost certainly fail.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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heated
adjective
heat·ed
ˈhēt-əd 
: marked by excited or angry feelings
a heated debate
heatedly
adverb
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