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; pleasantly high temperature.
Example
After spending hours in the snow, she was grateful to come inside to a warm fire.
Having a high degree of heat; producing a burning sensation on the skin.
Example
The pavement was so hot that it burned the bottom of his feet.
Key Differences: warm vs hot
- 1Warm describes a pleasant temperature that is comfortable and cozy.
- 2Hot describes a high temperature that can be uncomfortable or even painful.
Effective Usage of warm, hot
- 1Weather: Use warm and hot to describe the temperature outside.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use warm and hot to describe the temperature of food and drinks.
- 3Feelings: Use warm and hot to describe emotions such as love, anger, and passion.
Remember this!
The antonyms warm and hot convey a feeling of heat or warmth, while parky means uncomfortably cold. Use these words to describe the temperature outside, food and drinks, and emotions such as love, anger, and passion.