: 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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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
The competition seeks to inform a heated debate about how best to defend against enemy drone attacks.
—Katrina Manson Bloomberg News, Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025
The kids loved the S’morelier Experience—picture marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and an outdoor fire pit by a heated pool.
—Alesa Andrew, Parents, 23 Nov. 2025
With heated floors, gas fireplaces, and large soaking tubs, the rooms here are the ideal place to warm up from the chilly winter weather.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
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 1 Dec. 2025.
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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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