calorific

CEFRB2

/ˌkæləˈɹɪf.ɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Providing or measuring heat or energy, especially in food.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    High in calories and thus likely fattening.

Examples

  • I love cured cheeses even though I know they're very calorific.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

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adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to or producing heat or other energy.

  2. Relating to calories.

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Origin

adjective

From French calorifique or Latin calorificus, from calor + -i- + -ficus.