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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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Words related to heartwarming

exhilarating, heartening, heartfelt, inspiring, stirring, cheering, encouraging, joyous, loving, sweet, gladdening

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British Dictionary definitions for heartwarming

heart-warming

adjective

pleasing; gratifying
emotionally moving
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