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 In a particularly heartwarming moment, Jane got to take the stage with Rodrigo as part of her closing number. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 May 2026 And true to the franchise, the new movie is both hysterical and heartwarming, while still dealing with some mature, timely themes that will resonate with parents especially. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 June 2026 On May 29, Alba penned a heartwarming tribute to Honor to celebrate her high school graduation. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 June 2026 On what would have been Diana's 65th birthday, July 1, 2026, see some of the most heartwarming photos of Princess Diana with her two sons. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 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
  • Sora is all about cooking to preserve memories, especially those of his late mother, believing food should be both comforting and refined.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Definition of comforting
Adjective
  • That means encouraging activities that benefit from proximity, such as planning meetings, architecture discussions, design reviews and complex problem-solving.
    — Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Some encouraging signals suggest the will to close the funding gap may exist.
    — Florencia Canelli, Scientific American, 1 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • Dotson, a first-round pick in 2022, has experienced the rewarding highs of being one of the best receivers in his draft class and on his team.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Helping first-time climbers gain that confidence is one of the most rewarding parts of the festival for instructor Andrii Lamei, 24.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
Definition of rewarding
Adjective
  • Regardless of the specific age goal, planning for financial security, health, and social connections is crucial for a fulfilling long life.
    — Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Her aim is to reroute individuals from relying on the approval of the people and systems outside to instead deepening our relationships with ourselves and our community in ways that are more fulfilling.
    — Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Adjective
  • Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • Jones’s mother, Sarah, had a habit of moving everywhere her sons lived—sometimes loving, often angry.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • Reynolds was a loving mother of two, according to Facebook photos cited by the Charlotte Observer.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • Mora said that the excitement surrounding the fruit has been the most gratifying part.
    — Gary Kazanjian, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Separated-at-birth is an intriguing theory, and of course very gratifying to those in the Plymouth/Roundhead/blue half of America.
    — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of gratifying

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