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 His heartwarming appearance at the Chazaq event comes as antisemitic hate crimes surge across New York City and NBA rivals Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama face backlash for liking Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel posts. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 During an emotional interview with CBS Mornings co-anchor Gayle King, Tenisha Warner shared the heartwarming reason her late husband decided to start a family with her. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 In one of the tournament’s most heartwarming moments, the youngster ran onto the pitch after Spain’s victory, into Lamine’s arms, before proudly helping carry the World Cup trophy. — Leen Al Saadi, Vogue, 23 July 2026 OpenAI’s lawyers and comms shop have dressed up that structural liability as a heartwarming origin story. — Orson Aguilar, Fortune, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartwarming

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Adjective

Booze, black pepper, and leather accords give the note a sultry, noir bend, while white musks and soft florals transform vanilla into something comforting and cocooning.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
An improbable preparation that somehow manages to be immediately familiar and comforting, this cheeseburger fried rice is a little peek into all the fun going down at Agnes and Sherman in Houston, one of our Best New Restaurants of 2026.

— Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of comforting

Adjective

After a worrisome Wednesday, the Falcons responded with an encouraging Thursday in their joint practice session with the Colts at Grand Park Sports Campus, which hosted its last-ever training camp session on a steamy mid-August afternoon.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
His integration has been particularly encouraging given the departure of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas and the uncertain future of Gabriel Martinelli.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Adjective

So that’s been a very rewarding experience to have gone through an experience and hopefully allow for expansion.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
As Toronto continues dealing with injuries such as Gimenez's latest hamstring issue, Berti's retirement serves as another reminder of how difficult — and rewarding — the long road through professional baseball can be.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 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

Thanks to warm, dry and windy conditions, the fire — named Smokehouse Creek fire — rapidly spread, becoming the largest fire in Texas history.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
At a little under two feet, the can’t-miss fixture spreads a warm light that creates a welcoming atmosphere for reading, relaxing, or sharing drinks without harsh overhead lighting or a spindly, corner-lurking, fluorescent presence.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of warm

Adjective

After a New York City childhood spent with their loving adoptive father, Annie (Ella Rubin) and her brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) find themselves in possession of Sterling Point, a remote island in Ontario’s Muskoka region.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
The loving mom, who also shares son Brayden, 10, with Tarek and son Hudson, 6, with Ant Anstead, shared a few photos and videos on her Instagram Stories, revealing that Taylor recently got her learner’s permit.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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