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

The Prince of Wales also shared a heartwarming moment with a little boy who adorably outstretched his arms for a hug. —Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025

One of the most heartwarming moments of the night came early on, when costume designer Paul Tazewell made Oscars history, becoming the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on the out-of-this-world Ozian looks in Wicked. —Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 3 Mar. 2025

The movie is a heartwarming exploration of self-identity and forging genuine relationships. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025

There’s no heartwarming family story this year, but there is another interesting narrative taking hold ahead of Super Bowl LIX. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 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