: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
Examples of heated in a Sentence
Their conversation quickly became heated.
a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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Karen Powers stood on the porch as her brother and the adjuster engaged in a heated debate on the roof above her.
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J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
The moment highlighted one of the many reasons the niche sport of curling has such a dedicated fanbase — teams are easygoing and friendly to each other on the ice, even in the most heated moments.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Named after the towering larch trees found in this part of the country, the hotel is designed with generous layouts, and luxe amenities like heated bathroom floors, double vanities, and local artwork in every room.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
In one especially heated sequence, Catherine, overcome with lust, dashes off to the moors and pleasures herself ferociously against the rocks.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
The moment highlighted one of the many reasons the niche sport of curling has such a dedicated fanbase — teams are easygoing and friendly to each other on the ice, even in the most heated moments.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Named after the towering larch trees found in this part of the country, the hotel is designed with generous layouts, and luxe amenities like heated bathroom floors, double vanities, and local artwork in every room.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
In one especially heated sequence, Catherine, overcome with lust, dashes off to the moors and pleasures herself ferociously against the rocks.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heated
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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heated
adjective
heat·ed
ˈhēt-əd 
: marked by excited or angry feelings
a heated debate
heatedly
adverb
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