heated

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adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd How to pronounce heated (audio)
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: marked by anger or passion
a heated argument
heatedly adverb

heated

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past tense and past participle of heat entry 1

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Adjective Their conversation quickly became heated. a heated discussion about who should pay for the pizza
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But if the urge to work up a sweat arises, there’s a heated outdoor swimming pool and a full-size grass tennis court. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Until that conversation happens, a heated mask has slotted into the nightly wind-down routine for anyone chasing softer, less tired eyes before bed. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments reflect a heated debate over the firing of a substitute teacher who had an OnlyFans account. — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 And on Sunday — despite driving with an impressive desperation (that included a heated Stage 2 exchange with his crew chief over the radio) — a few mistakes followed him. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heated

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First Known Use

Adjective

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heated was in 1886

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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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