Warmest: meaning, definitions and examples

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warmest

 

[ ˈwɔːrməst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

temperature description

The term 'warmest' is the superlative form of 'warm.' It refers to the highest degree of warmth in comparison to other temperatures in a given context. This word is often used to describe the most favorable, comforting, or pleasant temperature. For example, it can refer to weather conditions, feelings, and even characteristics in a metaphorical sense. In everyday use, referring to the warmest day of the year implies that it is the day with the highest temperature recorded.

Synonyms

hottest, mildest, most temperate

Examples of usage

  • Today is the warmest day of the week.
  • He received the warmest welcome upon returning home.
  • This sweater is made for the warmest climates.

Translations

Translations of the word "warmest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais quente

🇮🇳 सबसे गर्म

🇩🇪 wärmsten

🇮🇩 terhangat

🇺🇦 найтепліший

🇵🇱 najcieplejszy

🇯🇵 最も暖かい

🇫🇷 le plus chaud

🇪🇸 el más cálido

🇹🇷 en sıcak

🇰🇷 가장 따뜻한

🇸🇦 الأكثر دفئًا

🇨🇿 nejteplejší

🇸🇰 najteplejší

🇨🇳 最温暖的

🇸🇮 najtoplejši

🇮🇸 hlýjast

🇰🇿 ең жылы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თბილი

🇦🇿 ən isti

🇲🇽 el más cálido

Etymology

The word 'warm' comes from the Old English 'wyrm,' which had the sense of 'to keep something warm or hot.' Its use continued to evolve, leading to the Middle English spelling 'warme.' The superlative form 'warmest' follows a common pattern in English where '-est' is added to denote the highest degree of a quality. Over centuries, the concept of 'warm' has been applied not only to temperatures but also to emotional states, reinforcing its versatility in the language. As society developed, discussions of warmth became increasingly relevant in both literal and metaphorical contexts, befitting the broader human experience of comfort and safety associated with warmth.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,515, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.