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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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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

Yorath's son Jordan said the family were appreciative of the "truly heart-warming stories" shared by well-wishers.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 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

It was good to have something heart-warming to hope for in a place so poignantly associated with the past.

From A Soldier of the Legion by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)

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