calescent

/ˈkælɛsənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

slightly warm or glowing with a low heat

“The calescent embers of the dying fire cast a warm glow on the room.”

2. noun

a feeling of warmth or excitement, especially when relating to a past memory or event

“The calescent nostalgia she felt for her childhood home was palpable in her storytelling.”

Synonyms

  • glowing
  • heated
  • warm
  • warming

Antonyms

  • chilling
  • freezing
  • frigid
  • icy