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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

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She said it was heart-warming to see the children excited to wear their prom outfits, and added: "I can't wait to see them on the big day."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Tonya, from Colchester, said seeing her daughter's reaction to the doll was heart-warming.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Cooper, 15, made Emmys history as the youngest supporting actor to win his category, and delivered a heart-warming acceptance speech after giving presenter Sydney Sweeney a shy hug.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

We found our host in his library poring over a Greek book with a professor from the University, and we were welcomed with the heart-warming kindness of his native land.

From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle

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