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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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She said it was heart-warming to see the children excited to wear their prom outfits, and added: "I can't wait to see them on the big day."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He said he had not needed to use one himself, "but seeing what it can do for people has been heart-warming".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

"It was so heart-warming," she said of the hero's welcome she received all week.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Ms Smith-Roberts said: "I just find it really heart-warming for people to come forward to donate items that they don't need."

From BBC • May 13, 2025

A heart-warming story of American rural life, telling of the adventures of an old couple in an old folk's home, their sunny philosophical acceptance of misfortune and ultimate prosperity.

From The Price by Lynde, Francis

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