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Definitions

heartwarming

[hahrt-wawr-ming] / ˈhɑrtˌwɔr mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
pleasant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exhilarating heartening heartfelt inspiring pleasing stirring uplifting
WEAK
cheering encouraging gladdening gratifying joyous loving rewarding satisfying sweet
Antonyms
STRONGEST
heart-wrenching

Example Sentences

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“Marc by Sofia” is a deceptively heartwarming ode to self-expression, and the kind of life that can be cobbled together with an unyielding commitment to individuality.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

"I enjoy doing that, but it's also nice to play someone heartwarming and just a really good person overall, so I just enjoy being able to do both."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Above a muddled Southland college basketball landscape, a heartwarming, heartstopping story has arisen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Mr. Coyle has other stories of fun, impromptu group collaborations that lead to heartwarming results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The book itself is heartwarming and beautifully written, a compelling story of friendship and mother-daughter relationships.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell