warming

ADJECTIVE

comforting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing

STRONG

abating allaying alleviating assuaging consoling curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining tranquilizing upholding

WEAK

analeptic consolatory health-giving heart-warming

Antonyms

WEAK

aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying

ADJECTIVE

soothing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calming reassuring

STRONG

alleviating consoling easing mollifying pacifying relaxing relieving remedying softening tranquilizing

WEAK

consolatory palliative

NOUN

heating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cooking melting

STRONG

baking boiling broiling grilling roasting scalding steaming

Antonyms

WEAK

cooling freezing refrigeration

Example Sentences

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Europe is the fastest warming continent, with temperatures that are already around 2.5 degrees Celsius warmer than in the preindustrial era, compared with around 1.4 degrees for the earth as a whole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

But whether Wright is right about global warming or Wright is wrong… watch out this weekend, especially if you are over 65.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The World Bank's work is primarily focused on developing countries, which are least responsible for global warming.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

"Extreme heat will occur more frequently, for longer duration and with greater intensity as global warming continues."

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

I feel the prickling course of electric currents, the cool pads warming against my skin.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

warming

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