(adv) in a heated manner, Syn. hotly, Example:`To say I am behind the strike is so much nonsense, ' declared Mr Harvey heatedly; the children were arguing hotly
adj. 1. characterized by great warmth and intensity of feeling; as, a heated argument. Opposite of dispassionate, passionless. [ wns=1 ] Syn. -- ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, hot, impassioned, perfervid, torrid. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. supplied with a mechanism for heating; -- of structures or devices; as, a heated fishing cabin. Opposite of unheated. [ wns=2 ] [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
n. 1. One who, or that which, heats. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Any contrivance or implement, as a furnace, stove, or other heated body or vessel, etc., used to impart heat to something, or to contain something to be heated. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A pistol or other carryable firearm; as, gunmen with their heaters bulging in their pockets. [ slang ] [ PJC ]