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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

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

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

From BBC • May 13, 2025

His first Christmas holidays had been spent at "Tremenheere," where he had received a heart-warming welcome.

From The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma by Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary)

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