warm-blooded

See also: warmblooded

English

Etymology

warm +‎ blooded

Pronunciation

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Adjective

warm-blooded (comparative more warm-blooded, superlative most warm-blooded)

1. (zoology) maintaining a relatively constant and warm body temperature, regardless of the ambient temperature
2. (idiomatic) passionate

Synonyms

• endothermic
• homeothermic

Antonyms

• cold-blooded
• ectothermic

Translations

maintaining constant body temperature — see endothermic

passionate

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See also

• hot-blooded