heated

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd 

: marked by anger or passion

a heated argument

heatedly adverb

Synonyms

• agitated
• excited
• feverish
• frenzied
• hectic
• hyperactive
• overactive
• overwrought

Examples of heated in a Sentence

Their conversation quickly became heated.

a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza

Recent Examples on the Web

Events that used to lead to days or weeks of heated discourse now fade into nothingness almost instantaneously; nothing matters enough to break the internet anymore. —Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2025

The heated debates around diversity, equity and inclusion are drowning out something far more important: our children’s ability to learn about and appreciate different cultures. —Britt Hogue, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025

Things got more heated in a hurry as Aviles was ejected, leading to an NYCFC equalizer by Mitja Ilenic. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2025

Maybe driving more conservatively, staying away from heated drivers? —Jeff Gluck, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heated

• cheated
• greeted
• meted
• pleated
• seated
• sheeted
• treated
• accreted
• competed
• completed
• conceited
• concreted

Kids Definition

heated

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhēt-əd 

: marked by excited or angry feelings

a heated debate

heatedly adverb