inner heat

Fire within you

Inner heat is warmth generated from within the body, whether through metabolism, exertion, or emotional intensity.

In traditional Chinese medicine and similar systems, inner heat refers to an excess of yang energy believed to cause inflammation, irritability, or fever-like symptoms.

Figuratively, inner heat suggests passion, drive, or simmering emotion: She spoke with an inner heat that surprised everyone.

Related

fire · burning · slow burn · glow · warm glow · metabolism · core · flames · energy · life force · desire · fervor · intensity · flush · kindle · smolder · radiance · vitality

Opposites
temperature location

inner heatsurface temperature

Warmth at outer layer

ambient temperature · radiant heat

emotional/spiritual intensity

inner heatcold heart

Lack of compassion

spiritual emptiness · apathy · indifference · passionlessness · frigidity

temperature valence

inner heathypothermia

Dangerously low body temperature

Family

inner, heat, in, inward, inwardly, inwards, innermost, hot, heated

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G