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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

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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

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy said it was "heart-warming" to see him "surrounded by love".

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

Hilary Rosen, chair of Bafta's television committee, said: "The list includes heart-warming and heart-stopping surprises that got us all talking, and speaks to the power of great television to have real and lasting impact."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

She merely idolized him in secret, a process which proved, however, fairly heart-warming and, in the main, satisfactory.

From The Book of Susan A Novel by Dodd, Lee Wilson

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