heartwarming

[ hahrt-wawr-ming ]

/ ˈhɑrtˌwɔr mɪŋ /

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adjective

gratifying; rewarding; satisfying: a heartwarming response to his work.

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Origin of heartwarming

First recorded in 1895–1900; heart + warming

Words nearby heartwarming

heartstopper, heartstrings, heartthrob, heart-to-heart, heart urchin, heartwarming, heart-water, heart-whole, heartwood, heartworm, heart-wrenching

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How to use heartwarming in a sentence

To see the energy on our bench when a kid makes a good play, a hustle play, a great defensive play, it’s heartwarming.
Virginia Tech’s Keve Aluma overwhelms Virginia for a Commonwealth Clash upset|Gene Wang|January 31, 2021|Washington Post
So I got to say that, that whole experience was just so heartwarming and such a light in the midst of a lot of darkness.
How One Instagram Post Inspired Diners From Around the World to Donate Restaurant Meals|Amanda Kludt|January 27, 2021|Eater
Besides being hilarious, kind of heartwarming, and kind of creepy all at once, the robots’ new routine is pretty impressive from an engineering standpoint.
Start the New Year Right: By Watching These Robots’ Awesome Dance Moves|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|January 6, 2021|Singularity Hub
Taped at London’s Troubadour Theatre in lieu of a live broadcast, this attempt at the heartwarming tale makes the Grinch’s hatred of song and dance seem reasonable.
Matthew Morrison’s unsettling ‘Grinch’ is a natural conclusion to 2020|Sonia Rao|December 10, 2020|Washington Post

Let’s admit it – even if Christmas isn’t exactly your favorite holiday, there’s nothing more heartwarming than seeing an entire family dressed up in cute matching holiday pajamas.
Shop These 10 Matching Family Pajamas Perfect For Christmas 2020|Jasmine Grant|November 30, 2020|Essence.com
Before we get off the phone, Kent stumbles and stammers until finding her footing in a heartwarming anecdote.
‘The Babadook’ Is the Best (and Most Sincere) Horror Movie of the Year|Samuel Fragoso|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When it comes to seamless, even heartwarming, transitions at the anchor desk, NBC and CBS can take lessons from Diane Sawyer.
Diane Sawyer's Swan Song: 'ABC World News' Anchor's Warm (and Long) Goodbye|Lloyd Grove|August 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ultimately, The Slap becomes something heartwarming amidst the barrage of stinging smacks.
Viral Video of the Day: Slapping Brings People Together|Alex Chancey|June 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The story of Singh and Patel is a heartwarming one, and perfectly fits into the mold of a fairy-tale Disney sports film.
The Aftermath of Disney’s ‘Million Dollar Arm’|Alex Suskind|May 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
While the movie is certainly light and heartwarming, with the topic of age also comes death.
These Ladies May Be Old, But They Have More Style Than You|Erin Cunningham|April 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Whereupon Von Gerhard, after a moment's stiff surprise, gave vent to one of his heartwarming roars.
Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed|Edna Ferber
She had been feeling neglected and lonely, and this unexpected friendliness was heartwarming.
The Beloved Woman|Kathleen Norris
The men went about their tasks with a dash that was heartwarming.
The Lost Warship|Robert Moore Williams
Surprisingly, it turns out that very few couples have ever done this before, and everyone finds it a heartwarming experience.
Marriage Enrichment Retreats|David Mace

British Dictionary definitions for heartwarming

heart-warming

adjective

pleasing; gratifying

emotionally moving

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