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heart-warming

ADJECTIVE
comforting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing
STRONG
abating allaying alleviating assuaging consoling curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding warming
WEAK
analeptic consolatory health-giving
Antonyms
WEAK
aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying

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On the eve of every Philadelphia World Cup match day, fans of the nations playing 24 hours later gathered on the steps around the Rocky statue and created an incredible, heart-warming atmosphere.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

"It was so heart-warming," she said of the hero's welcome she received all week.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy said it was "heart-warming" to see him "surrounded by love".

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

Ms Smith-Roberts said: "I just find it really heart-warming for people to come forward to donate items that they don't need."

From BBC • May 13, 2025

There, where the thought of her had shone for months, a steady, heart-warming flame, was only a dull desolation which he dared not face.

From Peak and Prairie From a Colorado Sketch-book by Moore, Emma G.

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