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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

Example Sentences

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Calvert-Lewin's inclusion is a heart-warming redemption tale, but Tuchel and England supporters must pray nothing happens to Kane, who has scored 78 goals in 112 appearances, or their World Cup hopes could be wrecked.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

Since the beginning of the film series in 2014, Paddington Bear has grown to become a national treasure with fans of all ages through its heart-warming appeal.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

A fat sous chef flitted about; maids and valets glanced in; nevertheless, we found time for a heart-warming hand pressure before we parted for the night.

From The Motor Maid by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.