heated
adjective/ˈhiːtɪd/
/ˈhiːtɪd/
- (of a person or discussion) full of anger and excitement
- a heated argument/debate
- The Prime Minister was involved in a heated exchange with Opposition MPs.
- She became very heated.
Extra Examples- The current system is a matter of heated political debate.
- Their voices rose in heated argument.
- We all seem to be getting very heated about this.
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- (of a room, building, etc.) made warmer using a heater
- a heated swimming pool
- centrally heated homes
- These plants should be kept in a well-heated room or conservatory.
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