hottish
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Definition
- Adjective: Somewhat hot; moderately warm.
Usage
The word "hittish" is used to describe a temperature or a physical object that is warm but not extremely hot. It indicates a moderate degree of heat. It is a descriptive term often found in more formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Examples
- The tea was still hottish, so I waited a minute before drinking it.
- After sitting in the sun, the metal bench felt hittish to the touch.
- The weather turned hittish in the late afternoon.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: The standard forms are "more hottish" and "most hottish," though its use in these forms is rare.
- Of the two soups, this one is the more hottish.
Variants and Related Words
- Hot (adj): Having a high temperature.
- Warm (adj): Having or giving out a moderate degree of heat.
- Lukewarm (adj): Only slightly warm; tepid.
Synonyms
- Warmish
- Tepid
- Lukewarm
Antonyms
- Cool
- Chilly
- Cold