heated

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd 

: marked by anger or passion

a heated argument

heatedly adverb

Synonyms of heated

• agitated
• excited

Examples of heated in a Sentence

Their conversation quickly became heated.

a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza

Recent Examples on the Web

Somehow, CFMoto's managed to cram all this – as well as a heated seat and grips – into a package priced at just £8,499 (just over US$11,400) in the UK. — New Atlas, 26 July 2026

Though the objections to the project are diverse and heated, what unites almost everyone is the desire for a cleaner Arroyo Seco. — Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

According to Helms, Wadesboro Mayor Pro Tem Garrett Snuggs and a third individual later joined the discussion, and the conversation became increasingly heated. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

There were no punches thrown, just heated discussion about the result. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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