heart-warming

adjective

1. pleasing; gratifying

2. emotionally moving

Example Sentences

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".

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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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