Definitions

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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heart-warming

"It's really heart-warming to know that they have had a good meal."

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Ten years ago, Willis endeared himself to the nation with a heart-warming run from qualifying to a second-round tie against one of the greatest players of all time.

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

Alan Knight, IAR president, told the BBC it was "heart-warming" to see how healthy and playful Max and Minnie were "after years of cruelty and neglect".

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025

In this part of the trial I had a heart-warming surprise.

From Branded by Francis Lynde

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