: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly
adverb
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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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Comfortable heated, ventilated, and massage seats for the two front passengers make a good argument for never leaving the cabin.
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Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Outdoors, a heated in-ground swimming pool, a lounge area, and a barbecue station are positioned around a landscaped lot that’s just shy of an acre.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
Comfortable heated, ventilated, and massage seats for the two front passengers make a good argument for never leaving the cabin.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Following the sack, it was revealed on the telecast that Stroud had to undergo some treatment, including a heated pad of some sort to help the apparent leg injury.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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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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