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heated

heat·ed

heated

 
pronunciation:
hi tihd
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: passionate or angry; excited.
The calm discussion turned into a heated dispute.The argument eventually became quite heated.
synonyms:
ardent, emotional, fervent, fervid, fiery, hot, inflamed, intense, passionate, vehement
similar words:
enthusiastic, excited, fierce, furious, impassioned, stormy, violent, warm
definition 2: made warm or hot.
The nurse put a heated blanket over the patient to warm her.
synonyms:
warmed
antonyms:
chilled
similar words:
toasted, toasty, warmed-over
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derivations: heatedly (adv.), heatedness (n.)