heartwarming

[hahrt-wawr-ming]

adjective

1. gratifying; rewarding; satisfying.

   a heartwarming response to his work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heartwarming¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; heart + warming ( def. )

Example Sentences

“It’s heartwarming to see so many people back here supporting the community after everything that we’ve lost and suffered through this year,” said lifelong Pacific Palisades resident Brian Garrett, whose home burned.

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He danced with electric energy, sang with heartwarming ardency, and splashed perspiration around the Circle in the Square in “Just in Time,” portraying the 1960s chart-topper and sometime movie star Bobby Darin.

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It was a heartwarming story for Lateef, the Compton native and former Orange Lutheran High star.

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In a heartwarming compilation highlighting the global and intergenerational fanbase, fans submitted clips of themselves singing their favorite “Wicked” tunes and speaking about why they love the movie and musical.

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For Becky the idea of helping other brides and grooms celebrate their special day in the same place as her is a heartwarming one.

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