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

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The discussion came at the end of a court hearing Monday that featured legalistic yet heated debates on Clancy’s earlier mistrial, a holdout juror and Reddington’s statements to the media. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Judge Sullivan interrupted and that led to a heated exchange. — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Continue reading … 'ABOUT TO GO DOWN' — Waltz reveals new details leading up to heated clash at UN with Cuban diplomat. — FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 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