Learn how to use the comparative “warmer” and superlative “warmest” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “centigrade”?

The comparative form of “centigrade” is “warmer”.

Example

The weather today is warmer than yesterday.

Example

I prefer to swim in warmer water.

What is the superlative form of “centigrade”?

The superlative form of “centigrade” is “warmest”.

Example

The summer months are known for being the warmest of the year.

Example

This is the warmest jacket I own.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with warm, warmer, and warmest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more warm' and 'most warm' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, warmer and warmest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Warm does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Warm → Warmer Superlative: Warm → Warmest

Expressions with similar meanings to “warmer”

hotter

Used to describe something that is hotter in terms of temperature

Example

The coffee is hotter than the tea.

more heated

A slightly formal way of expressing increased temperature

Example

The more heated the debate became, the more intense the arguments were.

Expressions with similar meanings to “warmest”

hottest

Used to describe the highest level of temperature

Example

The desert is known for having the hottest temperatures on Earth.

most heated

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of temperature

Example

The most heated room in the house is the attic during summer.

Using than with comparative “warmer”

When using the comparative form warmer to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Today is warmer than yesterday." Here, than is used to show that the temperature of 'today' is higher than the temperature of 'yesterday'.

How can I use this expression in context?

“warmer” and “warmest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Weather

  The summer months are warmer than the winter months.

  The summer months are warmer than the winter months.

• 2. Clothing

  I need to wear a warmer coat in the colder months.

  I need to wear a warmer coat in the colder months.

• 3. Food and Drinks

  I prefer to drink warmer beverages in the winter.

  I prefer to drink warmer beverages in the winter.

• 4. Rooms and Buildings

  The living room is usually the warmest room in the house.

  The living room is usually the warmest room in the house.

• 5. Climate

  The equator has some of the warmest climates in the world.

  The equator has some of the warmest climates in the world.

Related idioms and phrases

Hot as hell

Extremely hot.

Example

The temperature in the desert was hot as hell.

In hot water

In trouble or facing difficulties.

Example

He found himself in hot water after breaking the rules.

Warm someone's heart

To make someone feel happy and loved.

Example

Her kind words warmed his heart.