hottish

adjective

Definition of hottishnext
as in warm
having or giving off heat to a moderate degree the island's temperature is mild in winter and hottish in summer, but never extreme

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  1. warm
  2. heated
  3. boiling
Adjective
  • Between 2020 and 2022, according to U. S. Census Bureau data, Texas acquired more than 9 million new residents attracted by the state's more affordable housing, relatively strong job market, cheaper cost of living, lack of income taxes, warm weather, and a relaxed atmosphere.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • States in this zone include Maine, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Wyoming, Wisconsin, and northern areas of Montana. Zone 9 has warmer weather but includes low temperatures from 20°F to 30°F.
    Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Unusually for the quadricycle segment, the Mobilize vehicles come with a driver airbag as standard, as well as heated driver's seat and aircon.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
  • If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
Definition of boiling
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Thesaurus Entries Near hottish

hotting (up)

hottish

hot under the collar

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