heartwarming
gb/hˈɑɹtwˌɔɹmɪŋ/ us/hˈɑɹtwˌɔɹmɪŋ/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
making you feel happy and moved
It makes you feel happy and emotionally touched.
Usage pattern:
heartwarming [story/scene/moment/gesture]; It is heartwarming to [verb]
Common mistake:
Often misspelled as two words (*heart warming*) or used as a noun; it is usually an adjective before a noun or after a linking verb (e.g., *was heartwarming*).
Synonyms
touching (emphasizes being emotionally moved, sometimes to tears.)
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uplifting (emphasizes improved mood and encouragement.)
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moving (more general for strong emotion, not always positive.)
Antonyms
heartbreaking (causing sadness and distress rather than warm happiness.)
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cold (lacking warmth, kindness, or emotional appeal.)
Collocations
a heartwarming story
|a heartwarming moment
|a heartwarming scene
|a heartwarming gesture
|a heartwarming message
|a heartwarming reunion
|a heartwarming video
|a heartwarming tribute
|a heartwarming response
|truly heartwarming
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|media
|daily_life
Examples
- It was heartwarming to see the whole neighborhood show up to help after the storm.
- The film ends with a heartwarming reunion that had the audience cheering.
- She wrote a heartwarming note to thank the nurses who cared for her father.
Learner examples
- The story is heartwarming.
- It is heartwarming to see friends support each other.
Grammar
Dictionary form
heartwarming
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹtwˌɔɹmɪŋ/
US/hˈɑɹtwˌɔɹmɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
heart - warm - ing (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (heart)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: heartwarming
Word family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
heartwarmingly
adverb
Expressions
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