heated

adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd How to pronounce heated (audio)
: 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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Christine's TikTok video has sparked a heated debate in its comments section, with some users saying $48 is too steep for a secondhand sweater regardless of its brand. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Guests can enjoy live music, heated igloo rentals, family crafts, a hot chocolate bar, and a gift market at Nathaniel Lord's Carriage House. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024 There are two main types of saunas: traditional heated and infrared. Parker Hall, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024 There’s even a nifty dryer attachment that swiftly smooths hair without overexposing it to heat; this is thanks to the Coanda effect, which tames hair without the need to press it against a heated surface, like a flat iron. Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heated 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heated was in 1886

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“Heated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heated. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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heated

adjective
heat·​ed ˈhēt-əd How to pronounce heated (audio)
: marked by excited or angry feelings
a heated debate
heatedly adverb

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