heated
Americanadjective
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made hot or hotter; warmed.
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excited; inflamed; vehement.
a heated discussion.
- Synonyms:
- fierce, impassioned, passionate
adjective
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made hot; warmed
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impassioned or highly emotional
Other Word Forms
- heatedly adverb
- heatedness noun
- unheated adjective
- well-heated adjective
Etymology
Origin of heated
Example Sentences
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The metal heated up continuously during the process, leading him to conclude that heat is not a physical substance.
From Science Daily
There were heated confrontations, stunning accusations and even lie detector tests, but one of the season’s best moments came via a reconciliation effort.
From Los Angeles Times
In Sweden, cheese is often eaten uncooked, while in the United States, cheese is frequently heated or eaten alongside meat.
From Science Daily
The debate became heated in Bristol, as the council agreed to look into the matter.
From BBC
Both reported the same finding: Their son had extensive damage to his nervous system consistent with exposure to heated engine oils.
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