warming Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
   heating.
   
2. noun warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
   thaw; thawing.
   
   • they welcomed the spring thaw
3. verb get warm or warmer
   warm; warm up.
   
   • The soup warmed slowly on the stove
4. verb make warm or warmer
   warm.
   
   • The blanket will warm you
5. adjective satellite imparting heat
   
   • a warming fire
6. adjective satellite producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body
   calefacient.
   
   • a mustard plaster is calefacient

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