heartwarming

[ hahrt-wawr-ming ]

adjective

1. gratifying; rewarding; satisfying:

   a heartwarming response to his work.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heartwarming¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; heart + warming ( def )

Example Sentences

Looking for a festive show for the holiday season full of heartwarming family feeling?

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s heartwarming, it’s easy to digest,” said Nancy Jennings, a professor at the University of Cincinnati and director of its Children’s Entertainment and Education Research Lab.

From Los Angeles Times

"The amount of people that have said they're inspired by it is very heartwarming and is fulfilling."

From BBC

But the new take on this 1980s-set series is a perfect distraction for anyone looking for an outrageous, funny and occasionally heartwarming story with a side of cartoon violence.

From Los Angeles Times

When Captain von Trapp sang “Edelweiss” to his children, the whole amphitheater joined their voices together, flooding the Hollywood Hills with a surprisingly heartwarming sound of music.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• exhilarating
• heartening
• heartfelt
• inspiring
• pleasing
• stirring
• uplifting