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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Heartwarming to hear our donations making a difference.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

Heartwarming stories continue to emerge from the difficult days of lockdown.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2021

Heartwarming is not really something I would use to describe Yahoo Answers.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2021

Heartwarming television special is true to Dr. Seuss’s classic book.

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2016

Heartwarming stuff for the cold and flu season.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2015