heart-warming
Britishadjective
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pleasing; gratifying
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emotionally moving
Example Sentences
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Yorath's son Jordan said the family were appreciative of the "truly heart-warming stories" shared by well-wishers.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
"It was so heart-warming," she said of the hero's welcome she received all week.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
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.
From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025
Ms Smith-Roberts said: "I just find it really heart-warming for people to come forward to donate items that they don't need."
From BBC • May 13, 2025
There were nights of wholesome, heart-warming merriment and the singing of old songs.
From The Pioneers by Prichard, Katharine Susannah
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