warming

/ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
adjective
  1. That makes someone or something warm; providing warmth.
    • She wore a warming scarf around her neck on the chilly morning.
    • The warming fire crackled in the fireplace.
    • He drank a warming cup of tea after coming in from the rain.
  2. Becoming warmer; increasing in temperature.
    • The warming air signaled the arrival of spring.
    • The warming water in the pool made swimming more enjoyable.
    • The warming trend this week means we can finally put away our coats.
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noun
  1. An increase in temperature, especially of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans.
    • Global warming is causing ice caps to melt at an alarming rate.
    • Scientists study the warming of the planet to predict future climate changes.
    • The warming of the ocean affects marine life and weather patterns.
  2. The act of making something or someone warm.
    • The warming of the room was slow because the heater was broken.
    • A good warming of your muscles before exercise helps prevent injury.
    • The warming of the soup took only a few minutes on the stove.
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verb
  1. Present participle of warm; making or becoming warm.
    • He is warming the milk for the baby.
    • She is warming her hands by the fire.
    • The sun is warming the earth after a cold night.
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