HEARTWARMING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

heartwarming

adjective

ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ

Definition of heartwarming

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 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 The back cover of the book is a heartwarming photo of Orzabal holding their infant daughter, Eula. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 Megan Klarer of Lexington posted a video July 24 of her daughters, Larkin, 8, and Mara, 6, sharing a heartwarming moment outside the Mason amusement park. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartwarming

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Adjective

The availability of my driver’s license to anyone willing to cough up a fee isn’t exactly a comforting thought.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
But fear not, Margo’s wig remains a comforting presence through it all.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of comforting

Adjective

The Seahawks are high on Stephens, a fifth-round rookie out of Iowa who had an encouraging preseason.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Investors welcomed some encouraging signals about demand for artificial intelligence from two big tech companies, Dell and Palo Alto Networks.

— Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Adjective

The experiences have been far more rewarding and encouraging for them this time around.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Primary voters tend to be more partisan and ideologically committed, rewarding candidates who take firm positions on the issues propping up their party.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 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

This luxe accent chair invites fall into your home with its rich velvet upholstery and warm cinnamon shade.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
The temperature on Monday reached 81 degrees Fahrenheit in the evening with an average humidity level of 72 percent — warm but not unbearable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of warm

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