heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering
heart-warmer noun

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.
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This lovingly designed, intuitive mobile app transforms the complexities of managing health care into a seamless and heartwarming part of your daily routine. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025 The mother of late hockey player Matthew Gaudreau offered heartwarming words on social media following the recent birth of her new grandson. Danielle Jennings, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 The popular medical drama follows the heartwarming tale of life in London’s impoverished East End, as a group of midwives welcome new lives and care for the community in the changing times of the 1950s and 1960s. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024 However, this episode managed to say goodbye to this character in a satisfying way, giving her and the Doctor one last adventure together before a heartwarming final scene. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heartwarming 

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heartwarming was in 1743

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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartwarming. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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heartwarming

adjective
heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions

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