calefactory
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˈlɛf.ə.kə.tɔːr.i/
KK: /kæˈlɛfəkˌtɔri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or causing warmth or heat.
Example
The calefactory design of the building helps to keep it warm during winter.
Conversation
I love how calefactory this blanket feels on cold nights.
Right? It really keeps you warm and cozy.
I need to get one for my couch, it gets so chilly.
Definitely! A calefactory blanket would be perfect for that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
heating
toasty
warm
Antonyms
cool
chilly
cold
noun
Definition
A warm room in a monastery where people can sit and relax, often used for socializing or gathering.
Example
The monks gathered in the calefactory to discuss their daily activities.
Conversation
Have you ever been to a calefactory?
No, I haven't even heard of that before. What is it?
It's a cozy room in a monastery where people would sit and stay warm.
Root Explanation
Calefactory is formed from "calefacere" (meaning to make warm) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word refers to a place that is used for warming or heating.
Memory Tip
Think of a place that 'makes warm' ('calefacere') — that's what a calefactory is, a space designed for heating.
Visually Confused Words
malefactory
malefactor
aleatory
olfactory
allectory