heated

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd 

: marked by anger or passion

a heated argument

heatedly adverb

Synonyms of heated

• agitated
• excited

Examples of heated in a Sentence

Their conversation quickly became heated.

a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza

Recent Examples on the Web

The beachfront location features two heated pools, kayak rentals, paddleboarding, and delicious on-site dining for a perfect Florida getaway. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026

Trump earlier acknowledged that the two had a heated phone call last week over Israel’s initial plans to strike Beirut. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 June 2026

Most who did were students who described a heated exchange over him refusing to leave a tent belonging to Metcalf’s team during a rainy competition. —Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

The videos include clips of Corben engaging with Gabela at public meetings in what sometimes became heated exchanges. —Miami Herald, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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