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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

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for heartwarming

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
And so on and so forth, with the ominous subtext fairly shrieking over the pleasant and heartwarming text.
Jay and Jimmy Together|Lloyd Grove|January 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The $5 donations are as heartwarming and in some ways more poignant than the larger donations,” Jacobson said.
Strangers Rally to Help Blind Man Keep His Guide Dog|Michael Daly|December 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The heartwarming scent of the stew drifted on a soft breeze of jasmine.
Two Chickens, an Old Guitar, and a Group of Strangers: A Life-Changing Feast in Brazil|Annabel Langbein|November 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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
She had been feeling neglected and lonely, and this unexpected friendliness was heartwarming.
The Beloved Woman|Kathleen Norris
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
The men went about their tasks with a dash that was heartwarming.
The Lost Warship|Robert Moore Williams

Word Origin and History for heartwarming

heartwarming

adj.

1899, from heart + present participle of warm (v.).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper