heartwarming
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of heartwarming
First recorded in 1895–1900; heart + warming ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Cooper thanked his co-stars, collaborators and family in a heartwarming speech.
From BBC
Young Warringtonian, Cooper, thanked his co-stars, collaborators and family in a heartwarming speech.
From BBC
Every time you revisit this heartwarming scene you change it a little bit, both as a subjective experience and a physical network of cells.
From Los Angeles Times
Who could’ve guessed that a spin on “A Christmas Carol” that follows a woman with a bad haircut tormenting her neighbors might not be the most amiable take on this heartwarming story?
From Salon
"They don't have anything. But the fact that we can help put a smile on their faces and give out those packages, is really heartwarming."
From BBC
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