warming

(noun) the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature. Synonyms: heating.

(noun) warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt. Synonyms: thaw, thawing. Example: "They welcomed the spring thaw."

(verb) get warm or warmer. Synonyms: warm, warm up. Example: "The soup warmed slowly on the stove."

(verb) make warm or warmer. Synonyms: warm. Example: "The blanket will warm you."

(adj) imparting heat. Example: "A warming fire."

(adj) producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body. Synonyms: calefacient. Example: "A mustard plaster is calefacient."