heartwarming

adjective

heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
: inspiring sympathetic feeling : cheering
heart-warmer noun

Examples of heartwarming in a Sentence

The movie is a heartwarming story about a boy and his dog. It's heartwarming to see how his neighbors have helped him.
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Back in May, Brandon, a father of two from Port St. Lucie, Florida, was able to capture a similarly heartwarming moment involving his young kids. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025 Isaac Okoro, a former Cavaliers player who recently joined the Chicago Bulls, shared footage of the heartwarming moment to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, July 27. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 July 2025 The heartwarming moment was intensified by a deep respect for SiR’s mother shared by both the artists and fans. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025 Although there isn't a tremendous amount of story, what’s in place is charming and heartwarming. PC Magazine, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for heartwarming

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heartwarming was in 1743

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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartwarming. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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heartwarming

adjective
heart·​warm·​ing ˈhärt-ˌwȯr-miŋ How to pronounce heartwarming (audio)
: making one feel good inside : cheering to one's emotions

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