: 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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When purchasing a heated bird bath, always read the manufacturer instructions to ensure they are rated for your local temperatures.
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Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
When air leaks through that shell, heated or cooled air escapes, and the HVAC system has to work harder to keep up.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Outside are a kitchen, firepit, mature tree groves, ponds, a stream, meadows, and a heated driveway and sidewalks.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Keep your water faucets dripping, wrap your pipes in minimally heated areas with piping insulation, and leave doors open to allow heat to flow through your home.
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Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
When air leaks through that shell, heated or cooled air escapes, and the HVAC system has to work harder to keep up.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Outside are a kitchen, firepit, mature tree groves, ponds, a stream, meadows, and a heated driveway and sidewalks.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Keep your water faucets dripping, wrap your pipes in minimally heated areas with piping insulation, and leave doors open to allow heat to flow through your home.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heated
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 31 Jan. 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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