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Warmer between volcanic eruptions (5)

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I believe the answer is:

nicer

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'warmer' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are comparative adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'between volcanic eruptions' is the wordplay.
'between' indicates a hidden word.
'NICER' is hidden within 'volcanic eruptions'.

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(Other definitions for nicer that I've seen before include "improved" , "more lovely" , "better" , "more accurate" , "it's more appealing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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