warming
Becoming less cold
Warming is becoming warmer or making something warmer.
The planet is warming at an alarming rate.
As an adjective, it describes something that produces warmth: a warming fire, a warming cup of cocoa.
Global warming refers specifically to the long-term rise in Earth's average temperature due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- boilerWater-heating vessel
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
infrared · stove · oven · burner · element · microwave · toaster · hot-plate
Soft bed covering
- firesideArea beside the hearth
- hearthFireplace floor area
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- fleeceWool still on sheep
woolen · comforter · quilt · slippers · sweater · shawl · flannel · cocoa
Pungent dried berry spice
- cayennePungent red spice
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
chili · paprika · wasabi · horseradish · mustard · sriracha · curry · masala
Climate-controlled plant enclosure
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- globalRelating to entire world
- anthropogenicCaused by human activity
industrial · methane · sea-level · polar · glaciers · arctic · permafrost · feedback
Hold closely in arms
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- nurtureSupport growth and development
consolation · solace · support · relief · ease · welcome · hospitality · kindness
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- radiatorHeat transfer device
- boilerWater-heating vessel
convection · infrared · stove · oven · burner · element · microwave · toaster · hot-plate · underfloor
blanket
Soft bed covering
fleece · woolen · comforter · quilt · slippers · sweater · shawl · flannel · cocoa · fireplace
pepper
Pungent dried berry spice
- cayennePungent red spice
- jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
ginger · chili · paprika · wasabi · horseradish · mustard · sriracha · curry · masala · peppercorn
greenhouse
Climate-controlled plant enclosure
- emissionsSubstances released into air
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- globalRelating to entire world
anthropogenic · industrial · methane · sea-level · polar · glaciers · arctic · permafrost · feedback · models
embrace
Hold closely in arms
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
nurture · consolation · solace · support · relief · ease · welcome · hospitality · kindness · caring
- temperaturehot, cold, cool, freezing, boiling
- climateclimate change, climate, weather, temperature, greenhouse effect
- Climate Changegreenhouse gases, climate change, carbon dioxide, CO2, carbon emissions
- environmental harmair pollution, water pollution, pollution, oil spills, acid rain
- heatingfurnace, boiler, baseboard heaters, radiator, heat pump
- animal parentingnursing, weaning, feeding, bonding, teaching
warmingcooling
Losing thermal energy
chilling · freezing · refrigerating · cold · icing
warmingchilling
Causing fear or cold
off-putting · alienating · distancing · cold · unwelcoming
warmingcooling
Losing thermal energy
ice age · glaciation · global cooling · freezing · cold snap
- warming upPreparing body for exertion
- global warmingRising planetary temperatures
- warming the benchReserved as backup player
- warming panCoal-filled bedsheet heater
- house warmingNew residence celebration
- warming someone's heartEvoking deep affection