heated

1 of 2

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd 

: marked by anger or passion

a heated argument

heatedly adverb

heated

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of heat entry 1

Synonyms of heated

Adjective

• agitated
• excited

Examples of heated in a Sentence

Adjective

Their conversation quickly became heated.

a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The area, 2 miles south of the White House, has been at the center of a heated legal battle for months. — Andrew Limbong, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

That comment from Tomlin, who is now an NBC Sports analyst, was pertinent Sunday afternoon, because Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones was spotted by CBS Sports cameras having a heated discussion with position coach Joe Cullen. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

The researchers designed the polyimine substrate to break down when immersed in a heated chemical solution containing specific amine compounds. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

From here, heated water is circulated to fan coil units (FCUs) to circulate warm air throughout the poultry house. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heated

• cheated
• greeted
• meted
• pleated
• seated
• sheeted
• treated
• accreted
• competed
• completed
• conceited
• concreted

Kids Definition

heated

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhēt-əd 

: marked by excited or angry feelings

a heated debate

heatedly adverb