The Opposite(Antonym) of “cold”
The antonyms of cold are warm, hot, and friendly. The antonyms warm and hot refer to temperature, while friendly refers to a person's demeanor or behavior.
Explore all Antonyms of “cold”
Definitions and Examples of warm, hot, friendly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or giving off a moderate degree of heat; not cold.
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket to ward off the chill.
Having a high degree of heat; not cold.
Example
The tea was too hot to drink right away.
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The new neighbor was very friendly and introduced herself to everyone on the block.
Key Differences: warm vs hot vs friendly
- 1Warm is a moderate temperature that is comfortable and soothing, while hot is a higher temperature that can be uncomfortable or even painful.
- 2Friendly is a relational antonym that describes a person's demeanor or behavior towards others, while warm and hot are gradable antonyms that describe temperature.
Effective Usage of warm, hot, friendly
- 1Weather: Use warm and hot to describe temperature and weather conditions.
- 2Social Interaction: Use friendly to describe a person's demeanor or behavior towards others.
- 3Food and Drinks: Use hot to describe food or drinks that are served at a high temperature.
Remember this!
The antonyms of cold have distinct meanings. Warm and hot describe temperature, while friendly describes a person's demeanor or behavior towards others. Use these words to describe weather conditions, social interactions, and food and drinks.
