heartwarming
adjective/ˈhɑrtˌwɔrmɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #12,405 most common English word
Meaning
causing a feeling of happiness and affection; emotionally touching in a positive way.
Example sentence
The story of the rescue dog finding its forever home was truly heartwarming.
Synonyms & related words
- touching
- moving
- uplifting
- charming
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