heart-warming

adjective

1. pleasing; gratifying

2. emotionally moving

Example Sentences

Cooper, 15, made Emmys history as the youngest supporting actor to win his category, and delivered a heart-warming acceptance speech after giving presenter Sydney Sweeney a shy hug.

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Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy said it was "heart-warming" to see him "surrounded by love".

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A scheme in which people donate winter coats to libraries has become a "heart-warming success".

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Ms Smith-Roberts said: "I just find it really heart-warming for people to come forward to donate items that they don't need."

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Hilary Rosen, chair of Bafta's television committee, said: "The list includes heart-warming and heart-stopping surprises that got us all talking, and speaks to the power of great television to have real and lasting impact."

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