1. (

• heating ,
• warming

) the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature ;

2. (

• thaw ,
• thawing ,
• warming

) warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw" ;

1. (

• warm ,
• warm_up

) get warm or warmer; "The soup warmed slowly on the stove" ;

2. (

• warm ,

) make warm or warmer; "The blanket will warm you" ;

1. (

• warming

) imparting heat; "a warming fire" ;

2. (

• calefacient ,
• warming

) producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body; "a mustard plaster is calefacient" ;