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heated

adj.
US //ˈhitəd// UK //hˈiːtɪd// heat·ed
  1. 1 made warm (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    made warm or hot by a machine or a heater.

    having been made warm or hot by an external source of energy.

    Example

    The hotel has a heated swimming pool so you can swim even in winter.

    Example

    The installation of heated flooring throughout the ground level significantly reduced the property's reliance on traditional radiators during the winter months.
  2. 2 angry or intense (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    full of strong feelings, especially anger.

    characterised by intense emotion, agitation, or anger; often used to describe verbal exchanges.

    Example

    The two friends had a heated argument about which movie to watch.

    Example

    The debate became increasingly heated as the opposing candidates began to challenge each other's integrity regarding the proposed tax reforms.

Last updated June 19, 2026