: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
Examples of heated in a Sentence
Their conversation quickly became heated.
a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
For all the dark spaces in this hotel, the bathrooms are beautifully lit, with lots of white marble, deep soaking tubs, heated towel rails, and plush bathrobes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Lounge by the heated outdoor pool, hop on a complimentary bike, or book a daily session of yoga or pilates at The Studio, included in the hotel’s amenity fee.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Pelley said of Weiss in a heated meeting with Bilton, according to numerous sources.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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heated
adjective
heat·ed
ˈhēt-əd 
: marked by excited or angry feelings
a heated debate
heatedly
adverb
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