heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ 

: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering

heart-warmer

ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-mər 

noun

Synonyms

• cheering
• comforting
• encouraging
• fulfilling
• gladdening
• gratifying
• heartening
• rewarding
• satisfying

Examples of heartwarming in a Sentence

The movie is a heartwarming story about a boy and his dog.

It's heartwarming to see how his neighbors have helped him.

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump makes 13-year old with brain cancer an honorary Secret Service agent In a heartwarming moment, Trump introduced 13-year-old DJ Daniel, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018 and given only five months to live. —Nik Popli, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025

And in a heartwarming turn of events, Wayans is extremely supportive of his child. —Abby Monteil, Them, 3 Mar. 2025

Hours before the ceremony got underway, the heartwarming moment was caught on camera (below) when Berry ran up to Brody, planting a longing kiss on her fellow Oscar winner. —Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025

Then came a heartwarming adoption November 13, 2024 1:02 PM This story was originally published February 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM. —Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heartwarming

• brainstorming
• conforming
• deforming
• informing
• performing
• reforming
• rewarming
• transforming
• forming
• storming
• swarming
• warming

Kids Definition

heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ 

: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions