warming
ˈwɔːmɪŋ
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Definition of warming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
heating actionact of making something warm
  • She appreciated the warming of her cold hands by the fire..
heating warming up
2.
temperaturesmall rise in temperature
  • The warming of the room was noticeable.
heating
3.
weatherwarm weather following a freeze
  • The warming led to melting snow.
defrost melt thaw

Adjective

1.
heatimparting heat or warmth to something
  • The warming blanket helped her sleep better.
heating hot thermal
2.
comfortproviding comfort or a sense of ease
  • Her warming smile made everyone feel welcome.
comforting relaxing soothing
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Expressions with warming

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room in a building for warmth and comfort
We sat in the warming room to escape the cold.
widespread climate change primarily due to human activities
Policies are being implemented to combat global warming.
warming from trapped solar radiation by atmospheric gases
Scientists study greenhouse warming to understand climate patterns.
long-term rise in usual weather temperatures over large areas
Scientists study climate warming to understand changes in sea level and weather patterns.
metal container used historically to warm beds
She placed the warming pan under the blankets to heat the cold sheets..

Origin of warming

Old English, wearmian (to become warm)

Terms with warming included in their meaning

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building warming
system used to warm a building
home
heater for warming a room
room warming
mains-run unit producing heat, often compact enough to carry
comfort
small device for warming hands using heat sources
warming
become hot throughout
appliance
device that produces heat for warming spaces
portable cooker
heated surface used for warming or cooking
warming
close to a fire for warmth

Examples of warming in a sentence

  • Warming of the soup was necessary before serving.
  • The warming of the soup took a few minutes.
  • Global warming is a major concern today.
  • The warming brought an early spring to the region.
  • Farmers welcomed the warming after the harsh winter.
  • The warming sun melted the snow quickly.

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  1. French:réchauffement, chauffant, ...
  2. German:Erwärmung, wärmend, ...
  3. Italian:riscaldamento, riscaldante, ...
  4. Spanish:calentamiento, calefactor, ...
  5. Portuguese:aquecimento, aquecedor, ...
  6. Chinese:加热, 保暖的, ...
  7. Japanese:温めること, 暖かい, ...
  8. Arabic:تسخين, دافِئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִימוּם, מְחַמֵּם, ...
  10. Russian:согревание, согревающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зігрівання, зігріваючий, ...
  12. Hindi:गर्माहट, गर्माहट देने वाला, ...
warm
wɔːrm

Definition of warm - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
temperaturehaving a moderate degree of heat
  • The soup is warm, not hot.
balmy lukewarm tepid
2.
emotionfriendly and showing affection
  • She gave me a warm smile.
affectionate cordial

Adverb

1.
temperaturein a way that is not cold
  • The soup was served warm.
cozily warmly
2.
affectionin a friendly or affectionate manner
  • She smiled warm at her friend.
cordially genially

Verb

1.
gentle heattr.make something slightly hottertr.
  • Please warm the soup before serving.
2.
more heatintr.become slightly hotterintr.
  • The soup will warm on the stove.

Noun

1.
heatingprocess of raising something's temperature for comfort or use
  • The warm of the sun felt nice on my skin.
heating warming
2.
cozy spotplace with a noticeably higher temperature than nearby areas
  • She found a warm in the corner of the room.
fireside hearth
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Expressions with warm

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do gentle exercises before vigorous activity
Athletes warm up before the match.
person who is present but not actively participating
The meeting was full of warm bodies who didn't contribute.
reheat food that was previously cooked
She decided to warm over the leftovers for dinner.
start to like or feel positive about someone or something
She began to warm to the new teacher after a few weeks.
show kindness and empathy towards others
She always has a warm heart for those in need.
be greeted with enthusiasm and kindness
The new teacher received a warm welcome from the students.

Origin of warm

Old English, wearm (warm)

Examples of warm in a sentence

  • His hands were warm from the fire.
  • His warm personality made everyone feel at ease.
  • The host extended a warm welcome to all guests.
  • She chose a warm palette for her artwork.
  • The sunset cast a warm glow over the landscape.
  • The detective told her she was warm in her investigation.

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  1. French:tiède, chaudement, ...
  2. German:warm, freundlich, ...
  3. Italian:tiepida, affettuosamente, ...
  4. Spanish:tibio, tibia, ...
  5. Portuguese:morno, morna, ...
  6. Chinese:温暖的, 温热地, ...
  7. Japanese:温かい, 温かく, ...
  8. Arabic:دافِئ, دافئاً, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַמִּים, בְּחוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:тёплый, тёплым, ...
  11. Ukrainian:теплий, тепло, ...
  12. Hindi:गुनगुना, गर्माहट में, ...

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