: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
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Their conversation quickly became heated.
a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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Later, at the end of the first episode, Coach Scott (Steven Krueger) discovers Mari, who stormed out of the village following a heated exchange with Shauna, trapped in the infamous pit.
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Despite the condo's luxurious features, including 11-foot ceilings, a double-sized heated terrace and a gourmet kitchen, the property experienced two significant price reductions before securing a buyer.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Michaela Zee, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Here, more guests—including Ellie Bamber, Alisha Boe, Patricia Zhou, Emilia Jones, and Dafne Keen Fernández—explored the expanse of the restaurant, from the oyster bar to the top floor’s velvet booths and heated terrace.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Liquor license controversy All three candidates are vying for a seat only available this year because of the resignation of Hoobler, an incident that sparked a lengthy and heated debate in the community.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Despite the condo's luxurious features, including 11-foot ceilings, a double-sized heated terrace and a gourmet kitchen, the property experienced two significant price reductions before securing a buyer.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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heated
adjective
heat·ed
ˈhēt-əd 
: marked by excited or angry feelings
a heated debate
heatedly
adverb
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