heated

1 of 2

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd 

: marked by anger or passion

a heated argument

heatedly adverb

heated

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of heat entry 1

Synonyms of heated

Adjective

• agitated
• excited

Examples of heated in a Sentence

Adjective

Their conversation quickly became heated.

a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

There are two lounge chairs inside and two more on the private deck, with a heated infinity pool and a circular daybed, tucked beneath the awning for shade. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

When heated to 170 degrees Celsius, the ring contracted and squeezed the battery. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

The primary bedroom, with a massive marble fireplace, spills open to a private balcony, while the sleek bathroom is lined with heated floors. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

The reporting received widespread media attention, reigniting an existing and heated debate. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heated

• cheated
• greeted
• meted
• pleated
• seated
• sheeted
• treated
• accreted
• competed
• completed
• conceited
• concreted

Kids Definition

heated

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhēt-əd 

: marked by excited or angry feelings

a heated debate

heatedly adverb