1. The process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
   "The gradual warming of the planet has led to concerns about climate change";
   - heating
    
2. Warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
   "they welcomed the spring warming";
   - thaw, thawing

1. Imparting heat
   "a warming fire"
    
2. Producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body
   "a mustard plaster is warming";
   - calefacient

1. Make warm or warmer
   "The blanket will warm you"
    
2. Get warm or warmer
   "The soup warmed slowly on the stove";
   - warm up
    
3. Become more friendly or enthusiastic
   "She warmed to the idea over time"

Derived forms: warmings

See also: hot, warm

Type of: alter, atmospheric condition, change, conditions, modify, temperature change, weather, weather condition

Encyclopedia: Warming, Johannes Eugenius Bülow