lämpöisempi

lämpöisempi (Finnish, comparative form of lämpi, literally "warmer") is an adjective used to compare temperature or figuratively warmth such as emotion or relationship. The word is derived by adding the comparative suffix –empi to the root lämpi, yielding lento–. It follows the regular Finnish adjective declension pattern, agreeing in case, number, and possession with the noun it modifies. The nominative singular masculine form is lämmöisempi, while the feminine is lämmöisempi, and the neuter is lämmöisempi as well. In the genitive and partitive, the form remains the same, differing only by case endings.

This comparative is most often used in everyday speech and written Finnish to indicate a higher degree of warmth than another entity, as in *Kylmässä puutarhassa kylmässä maassa oli näin lämpöisempiä hetkiä* ("In the cold garden, there were surprisingly warmer moments"). In figurative contexts, *lämpöisempi valinta* may refer to a more congenial or acceptably warm choice. The term is frequently encountered in weather reporting, culinary descriptions, and emotional contexts. Frequently, it appears in compound phrases such as lämpöisempi kädenpitossa, denoting a more affectionate or emotionally warm interaction. The word is part of standard Finnish educational curricula, taught early in language instruction, and is widely understood across Finnish-speaking communities.