heated

/ˈhiːtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhiːtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhē-təd/ (ame, mw)

heated — adjective

  • heatedpositive
  • more heatedcomparative
  • most heatedsuperlative

1. describes an object, surface, or room whose temperature has been raised through

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes an object, surface, or room whose temperature has been raised through the use of a device or by exposure to sunlight.

例句

The heated swimming pool stayed at a comfortable 28 degrees all winter.

collocation: heated swimming pool

Noor placed the heated towel on the counter before drying her hands.

attributive use: heated + noun (towel)

同義詞
  • warmed

    softer, more general term; can be used with natural or artificial heat

  • hot

    stronger intensity; not necessarily artificially produced

  • toasty

    informal, cozy feeling; usually for indoor warmth

反義詞
  • cooled

    opposite action; made lower in temperature

  • chilled

    made cold, often deliberately

文法句型

heated + noun (object that provides warmth)

get/become heated

用法筆記

Often used with nouns for household items that provide warmth (seats, floors, towels, blankets, pools). The heat source is typically artificial rather than natural.

常見錯誤

❌The water is heated by the sun naturally every day.
✅The water is warmed by the sun naturally every day.
💡'heated' implies an artificial heat source; 'warmed' is more natural for sunlight.

2. describes a conversation, argument, or situation in which people express very st

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a conversation, argument, or situation in which people express very strong feelings of anger, passion, or excitement.

例句

A heated debate broke out among the committee members over the budget cuts.

collocation: heated debate

Femi and William had a heated argument about which football team was better.

collocation: heated argument

同義詞
  • intense

    broadly strong, not necessarily angry; can be positive

  • passionate

    more positive connotation; driven by strong belief rather than anger

  • fierce

    aggressive and determined; often implies hostility

  • fiery

    very emotional, often with visible anger or enthusiasm

反義詞
  • calm

    without strong emotion; peaceful

  • dispassionate

    neutral, objective; free from emotion

  • mild

    gentle in feeling or expression

文法句型

heated + noun (debate, argument, discussion, exchange)

get/become heated

用法筆記

Typically describes the atmosphere or tone of a discussion, argument, or exchange — not a person directly. 'A heated person' is rare and non-idiomatic; use 'an angry person' or 'a passionate person' instead.

常見錯誤

❌My boss is a heated person who yells at everyone.
✅My boss is a hot-tempered person who yells at everyone.
💡'heated' describes situations and exchanges, not personalities.
❌The meeting was very heated and we felt heated too.
✅The meeting was very heated, and we felt angry too.
💡avoid using 'heated' to describe a person's emotional state directly.