heated

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd 

: marked by anger or passion

a heated argument

heatedly adverb

Synonyms

• agitated
• excited
• feverish
• frenzied
• hectic
• hyperactive
• overactive
• overwrought

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

It was followed by Israel and Iran indulging in a heated military exchange, a subsequent but hitherto empty threat to close the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran, and a bombing by the U.S. of Iran’s nuclear facilities. —Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Collin Morikawa still has not recovered his cool from his heated exchange with a reporter during his pre-tournament press conference. —Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025

The emails and text messages also included heated arguments between Serafini’s wife and her parents. —Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025

Palencia’s ability to lock in after hitting Contreras showed his self-confidence and mental fortitude not to let the game spiral after the heated exchange. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025

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