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 heartwarming moment a dog owner realized the true reason her pet was sleeping on her pillow has captured hearts. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat: A Chanukah Story by Naomi Howland: $9.69 This humorous and heartwarming tale follows a poor girl who receives a magical frying pan that makes endless latkes. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's heartwarming holiday card evokes a nostalgic memory of Princess Diana’s special bond with her young sons. —Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024

The other relationship update of the episode is not as heartwarming. —Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ 

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