: 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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Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
His effort was questioned by some, resulting in a heated exchange on social media with former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
There’s also an elevator that stops on all floors as well a heated front walkway and driveway that Sargent and his staff will appreciate during snowy Northeastern winters.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 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 19 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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