The meaning of HEATED is marked by anger or passion. How to use heated in a sentence.

Add to word list excited or angry: a heated argument / exchange (Definition of heated from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

HEATED definition: made hot or hotter; warmed. See examples of heated used in a sentence.

(sometimes with up) to make or become hot or warm.

Definition of heated adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A heated discussion or quarrel is one where the people involved are angry and excited. It was a very heated argument and they were shouting at each other. Our discussions were rather heated.

heat up, to (cause to) become more active, intense, or excited: [no object] The situation is heating up again.[~ + up + object] This crisis is bound to heat up the dispute. [~ + object + up] The terrorist …

When heated describes an argument, discussion, or dispute, it means "intense, passionate, or agitated." A heated debate between presidential candidates might be exactly what voters hope to see.

HEATED meaning: 1 : including a system that provides warmth; 2 : marked by excited or angry feelings

Synonyms for HEATED: agitated, excited, upset, troubled, frenzied, in a lather, hectic, feverish; Antonyms of HEATED: composed, collected, cool, calm, undisturbed, tranquil, unperturbed, placid