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

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

HEATED definition: made hot or hotter; warmed. See examples of heated used 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)

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

If someone gets heated about something, they get angry and excited about it. You will understand that people get a bit heated about issues such as these.

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 …

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

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.

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