The Opposite(Antonym) of “warm”
The antonyms of warm are cold, cool, and chilly. These words describe opposite temperatures, with warm indicating a high temperature and the other three indicating low temperatures.
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Definitions and Examples of cold, cool, chilly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a low temperature; lacking warmth or heat.
Example
She shivered in the cold wind and wished she had brought a jacket.
Slightly cold; having a moderate temperature.
Example
The water was cool and refreshing on a hot summer day.
Unpleasantly cold; causing shivers or discomfort.
Example
The chilly wind made it hard to enjoy the outdoor concert.
Key Differences: cold vs cool vs chilly
- 1Cold is a general term that describes a low temperature.
- 2Cool is a more moderate term that describes a slightly lower temperature than warm.
- 3Chilly is a specific term that describes a temperature that is unpleasantly cold and causes discomfort.
Effective Usage of cold, cool, chilly
- 1Weather: Use these antonyms to describe the temperature outside.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use these antonyms to describe the temperature of food and drinks.
- 3Feelings: Use these antonyms to describe emotions or attitudes, such as a warm welcome or a cold response.
Remember this!
The antonyms of warm are cold, cool, and chilly. These words describe opposite temperatures, with cold being a general term, cool being a moderate term, and chilly being a specific term. Use these antonyms to describe weather, food and drinks, and feelings.
