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heartwarming

adjective

ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
Definition of heartwarmingnext
as in comforting
making one feel good inside Sarah was deeply touched by the heartwarming welcome she received from her relatives in Israel

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Recent Examples of heartwarming To commemorate his posthumous birthday in 2023, Meadow penned a heartwarming tribute to her dad on Instagram. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 The community here has embraced us in the most heartwarming way. — Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 The Best of Everything is just that—intelligent, heartwarming, exciting, addicting, and also heartbreaking. — Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026 After the game, Maile gave a heartwarming speech on behalf of his teammates. — Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
  1. comforting
  2. encouraging
  3. rewarding
  4. fulfilling
  5. warm
  6. loving
  7. gratifying
Adjective
  • To sort of have that guarantee that people really care about something is really comforting as an actor and really exciting.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, pumpkin bread is one of those comforting treats that embodies the season for me.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of comforting
Adjective
  • In fact, there are more encouraging signs that the Cowboys’ defense is simply a work in progress rather than a lost hope.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Worthington Enterprises — The industrial manufacturing company's stock rose 4% on an encouraging outlook from leadership.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • As an actor, having the opportunity to voice both Homer and Adrian’s creations is immensely rewarding and recording in tandem with Audible’s cutting-edge production is a dream come true.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The president is more concerned with rewarding slavish loyalty than supporting electability.
    — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rewarding
Adjective
  • But having something to look forward to can make the transition smoother and more fulfilling.
    — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Her story serves as a promise that there are no borders for love, and that living in harmony with others is both natural and fulfilling.
    — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Adjective
  • Outside the window warm air moved the leaves on the branches while around her, phones rang, and men and women answered Helios Accounting, Entertainment’s Finest.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In the gleaming lobby, the brand’s signature scent—a warm and woody fragrance reminiscent of two of my favorites, Comme des Garçons’ Wonderwood and Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke—greeted me.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • This collection celebrates the magic of making summer memories with friends Scroll on to shop Daisy and all of her fun loving accessories.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Burrough is being remembered as a loving mom to a 2-year-old girl named London.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Paul Greengrass But particularly shooting out in the wilderness, shooting out in nature, felt really, really gratifying.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Trusting my intuition has proved both helpful and really gratifying.
    — Sarah Stillman, The New York Review of Books, 28 July 2026
Definition of gratifying

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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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