Simple Definition of heartwarming

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heartwarming

adjective

: causing pleasant feelings of happiness
The movie is a heartwarming story about a boy and his dog.
It's heartwarming to see how his neighbors have helped him.

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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/heartwarming. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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