heated argument
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈhiːtɪd ˈɑːrɡjʊmənt/
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discusión acalorada
- After sharing their conflicting views, a heated argument erupted between the two friends.
- five heated arguments
- only heated arguments
- three heated arguments
In those situations, we use our current feelings as fuel for a heated argument.
- In those situations, we use our current feelings as fuel for a heated argument.
- It was a woman who was in a quite heated argument with, I can only assume as her boyfriend.
- And I, I think at one point it may have been referred to in a heated argument as the mythical castle.
Examples
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Kristina yanks her arm away, and they get into a heated argument.
Fiction book (2001) -
In the early years of the republic, after much heated argument, the vote was finally extended to those who didn't own property.
Academic text (2005) -
The store owner was in a heated argument with two men who wanted to get gasoline.
Fiction book (1994) -
An episode of EastEnders featured a heated argument between Sharon and Phil.
Blog text (10) -
One day, in their laboratory, a heated argument erupted into a slugging match.
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At times, his difficulties with peers escalated to heated arguments and aggression.
Academic text (2014) -
There was a heated argument, a mutually reckless struggle, but no criminal intent.
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Discussions can be friendly and respectful, or they can devolve into heated arguments, even unreasoning insults.
Blog text (9) -
While there, Hull, an atheist, got into a heated argument with Rev. Mr. Turk, a Methodist revivalist.
Academic text (2005) -
During the debate, the candidates engaged in a heated argument over climate change policies.
Synonyms
∞
2.0
A formal discussion where opposing sides argue about a topic
675
2.4
A strong argument between people or groups, often public
617
2.3
A disagreement between people that is often angry
397
2.3
A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas
384
3.0
A serious argument about something important that lasts a long time
119
3.5
A short angry conversation between two people
118
5.3
A heated back-and-forth argument between people with different views
74
6.0
A noisy argument between people
61
2.0
An angry argument between people who are usually friendly
52
6.8
A noisy argument between people often in public
41
5.2
An angry argument with someone
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6.5
A strong disagreement between people or groups
16
6.7
A long heated argument about a specific issue
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6.2
A long angry argument in public between opposing groups
12
3.5
An argument with strong feelings and different opinions
7
3.8
A noisy argument in which people try to shout louder than each other
5
3.7
An argument where people speak loudly and with strong feelings
4
5.8
A short angry argument where people try to gain an advantage
2
7.4
A noisy argument that lasts a long time
2
9.1
A noisy public fight or argument that causes trouble
1
8.4
A strong disagreement about something important
1
9.9
A noisy argument between people about a small issue
1
6.2
A short angry argument between people
1
9.9
An argument between people that uses angry words
A bitter, angry argument that causes hard feelings
Antonyms
How Heated
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4.5
7
3.5
617
2.3
268
1.6
- Specialized
30
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'heated' (emotionally intense) modifies 'argument' (a disagreement), yielding an intense or passionate disagreement. This adjective+noun pattern and the metaphorical use of 'heated' are common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Heated argument comes from a simple picture: when people are angry they often feel hot and speak loudly, as if the room is getting warmer, so heated with argument means 'a very intense or angry disagreement'.