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heated

/hɪtɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does heated mean?

adjective

Heated refers to something that is warm or hot, often due to being heated or having strong emotions. It can also describe a situation or atmosphere that is tense or intense.

Example

"The heated debate over the new policy continued late into the night."

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