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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

Example Sentences

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He said he had not needed to use one himself, "but seeing what it can do for people has been heart-warming".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

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

A scheme in which people donate winter coats to libraries has become a "heart-warming success".

From BBC • May 13, 2025

From Mrs. Pembroke, however, she received only heart-warming assurance of her welcome and her fitness.

From Under the Country Sky by Rogers, Frances

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