heart-warming
Britishadjective
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pleasing; gratifying
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emotionally moving
Example Sentences
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Ten years ago, Willis endeared himself to the nation with a heart-warming run from qualifying to a second-round tie against one of the greatest players of all time.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
On the eve of every Philadelphia World Cup match day, fans of the nations playing 24 hours later gathered on the steps around the Rocky statue and created an incredible, heart-warming atmosphere.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
"It was so heart-warming," she said of the hero's welcome she received all week.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
Alan Knight, IAR president, told the BBC it was "heart-warming" to see how healthy and playful Max and Minnie were "after years of cruelty and neglect".
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025
It was a lovely and heart-warming anniversary, the pleasure of which long remained with her.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Maud Howe Elliott
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