heated

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adjective

heat·​ed ˈhē-təd How to pronounce heated (audio)
Synonyms of heatednext
: 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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Some heated on-pitch rivalries persist at the negotiating table, though. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Messi was held scoreless and got into a heated argument with Alonso, who had celebrated in Messi’s face after denying him the game-winning goal with a goal-line clearance in the final seconds of the match. — Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 In the throes of a heated trade war, Half-Way House Freight Forwarding was still open. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 The family-friendly resort offers a host of amenities, including complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to use at the private beach, two heated pools, a luxurious spa, and more. — Megan Dubois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 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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