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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In a heartwarming moment that the astronaut captured and shared in a video on X, the visibly excited pups — one tan and one chocolate brown — circle her outside of her Houston home, their tails wagging rapidly. Bailey Richards, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 What resulted was a heartwarming moment that simply transcended the game. Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The wholesome moment resonated with pet lovers everywhere, sparking a wave of humorous and heartwarming comments. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025 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 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 14 Apr. 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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