heated
adjective
made hot or hotter; warmed.
heatedly
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a word derived from
heated.
Example Sentences
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Upon hearing a commotion outside, McGlockton left the store to see 47-year-old Michael Drejka arguing heatedly with Jacobs.
From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2026
Often when we’re upset with a spouse or loved one, our instinct is to argue heatedly or completely shut down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
“The Saints” restages the audience response to the controversial 1966 World Cup soccer final between West Germany and England in London’s mammoth Wembley Stadium, about which fervent fans still heatedly argue today.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
Valerie Decena and Lixander Delacruz, both 12, argued heatedly; Valerie preferred homework, saying it meant less stress.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
“There, you’ve done it again,” Eilonwy cried, so heatedly that Fflewddur choked on one of his snores.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
