: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
Synonyms
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 heated spike caramelizes the residual sugars in the beer, creating a fine layer of dense, marshmallow-y foam.
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Griffin Sweet, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023
Working in batches, place the cornbread slices into the heated dry skillet, leaving space between the slices.
—Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
But then, as other things go wrong — planes fall from the sky, driverless Teslas crash on the highway, confused flamingos drop down into the heated backyard pool — Amanda comes to trust G.H.
In other words, Roberts unveils her megawatt smile, almost on queue.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
Day Wolf’s heated glove liners are the perfect solution for keeping your digits warm on and off the mountain.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
This oven's convection technology uses a third heating element, which is situated behind the fan and blows heated air onto the food being prepared for even heat distribution.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
On college campuses, some Jewish and Arab students and professors have feared their safety as heated debate over the conflict has at times turned violent.
—Courtney Subramanian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
Still, heated debate took place when the Supreme Court heard the Alabama case, with several of the conservative-leaning judges showing openness to imposing new limits on the VRA.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2023
Those comments ranging from managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner speaking in vague terms to describe organizational meetings that may or may not have become heated to GM Brian Cashman firing back at his critics during a lengthy outdoor media session at last week’s general managers meetings.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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Griffin Sweet, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023
Working in batches, place the cornbread slices into the heated dry skillet, leaving space between the slices.
—Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
But then, as other things go wrong — planes fall from the sky, driverless Teslas crash on the highway, confused flamingos drop down into the heated backyard pool — Amanda comes to trust G.H.
In other words, Roberts unveils her megawatt smile, almost on queue.
—Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
Day Wolf’s heated glove liners are the perfect solution for keeping your digits warm on and off the mountain.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
This oven's convection technology uses a third heating element, which is situated behind the fan and blows heated air onto the food being prepared for even heat distribution.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
On college campuses, some Jewish and Arab students and professors have feared their safety as heated debate over the conflict has at times turned violent.
—Courtney Subramanian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
Still, heated debate took place when the Supreme Court heard the Alabama case, with several of the conservative-leaning judges showing openness to imposing new limits on the VRA.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2023
Those comments ranging from managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner speaking in vague terms to describe organizational meetings that may or may not have become heated to GM Brian Cashman firing back at his critics during a lengthy outdoor media session at last week’s general managers meetings.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1886, in the meaning defined above
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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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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