: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
Examples of heated in a Sentence
Their conversation quickly became heated.
a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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The Planning Commission denied the permit after a heated hearing that brought out dozens of pro- and anti-gun-control activists.
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The island itself incorporates lush gardens, a heated saltwater pool, and a pathway leading to the dock and boathouse.
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Sadly, the nation witnessed once again Saturday evening at what should have been the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner what happens when unhinged heated rhetoric stirs up hatred for one’s political opponents.
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Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The island itself incorporates lush gardens, a heated saltwater pool, and a pathway leading to the dock and boathouse.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Sadly, the nation witnessed once again Saturday evening at what should have been the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner what happens when unhinged heated rhetoric stirs up hatred for one’s political opponents.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
There are 12 treatment rooms, a dedicated steam and sauna area, and a heated outdoor pool framed by cabanas and loungers, ideal for unwinding pre-or post-treatment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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heated
adjective
heat·ed
ˈhēt-əd 
: marked by excited or angry feelings
a heated debate
heatedly
adverb
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