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Definition of heartwarming

heartwarming

/ˈhɑːrtˌwɔːr.mɪŋ/
heart · warm · ing
Adverb:heartwarmingly
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• adjective

1

Inspiring feelings of sympathy, affection, gratitude, or emotional warmth; emotionally rewarding and uplifting.

Example

"The community's generous response to the family in need was truly heartwarming."

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• Nearby Words

heartstring
heartstrings
heartthrob
heartwarming
heartwarmingly
heartworm
hearty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a compound of 'heart' and 'warming', drawing on the long-established figurative idiom 'to warm the heart'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heartwarming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heartwarming
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