Warming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɔːmɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Warming is a noun meaning A small rise in temperature.
Meaning
A small rise in temperature.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of warm
- (slang) A beating; a thrashing.
Example Sentences
More than once had he caught me in the act and given me, as he put it, “a good warming,” with his hard hand so, however much I was tempted so to do, I steadfastly refrained.
Word Forms
- warmings
Synonyms for warming
Depending on context, synonyms include warm, hot, melting, calefacient, heating, thawing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include calefacient, hot, melting, thaw, thawing, heating.
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