heartwarming

[ hahrt-wawr-ming ]

/ ˈhɑrtˌwɔr mɪŋ /

gratifying; rewarding; satisfying: a heartwarming response to his work.

Origin of heartwarming

First recorded in 1895–1900; heart + warming

The story of Singh and Patel is a heartwarming one, and perfectly fits into the mold of a fairy-tale Disney sports film.

The Aftermath of Disney’s ‘Million Dollar Arm’ |Alex Suskind |May 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
While the movie is certainly light and heartwarming, with the topic of age also comes death.

These Ladies May Be Old, But They Have More Style Than You |Erin Cunningham |April 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
And so on and so forth, with the ominous subtext fairly shrieking over the pleasant and heartwarming text.

Jay and Jimmy Together |Lloyd Grove |January 27, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“The $5 donations are as heartwarming and in some ways more poignant than the larger donations,” Jacobson said.

Strangers Rally to Help Blind Man Keep His Guide Dog |Michael Daly |December 19, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

The heartwarming scent of the stew drifted on a soft breeze of jasmine.

Two Chickens, an Old Guitar, and a Group of Strangers: A Life-Changing Feast in Brazil |Annabel Langbein |November 29, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Surprisingly, it turns out that very few couples have ever done this before, and everyone finds it a heartwarming experience.

Marriage Enrichment Retreats |David Mace
She had been feeling neglected and lonely, and this unexpected friendliness was heartwarming.

The Beloved Woman |Kathleen Norris
Whereupon Von Gerhard, after a moment's stiff surprise, gave vent to one of his heartwarming roars.

Dawn O'Hara, The Girl Who Laughed |Edna Ferber
The men went about their tasks with a dash that was heartwarming.

The Lost Warship |Robert Moore Williams