Definitions and Examples of warm, hot
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or giving off a moderate degree of heat.
Example
She felt warm and cozy under the blanket on a cold winter night.
Having a high degree of heat; capable of causing discomfort or burning.
Example
The sun was shining bright, and it was getting hot outside.
Key Differences: warm vs hot
- 1Warm describes a moderate degree of heat that is comfortable and pleasant.
- 2Hot describes a high degree of heat that can be uncomfortable or even painful.
Effective Usage of warm, hot
- 1Weather: Use warm or hot to describe the temperature outside.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use warm or hot to describe the temperature of food or drinks.
- 3Feelings and Emotions: Use warm to describe a friendly or affectionate feeling towards someone.
Remember this!
The antonyms of icelike are warm and hot. While warm describes a moderate degree of heat that is comfortable and pleasant, hot describes a high degree of heat that can be uncomfortable or even painful. These words can be used to describe weather, food and drinks, and feelings and emotions.