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warm

adjective
\ ˈwÈŻrm How to pronounce warm (audio) \

Definition of warm

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1a : having or giving out heat to a moderate or adequate degree warm weather a warm fire
b : serving to maintain or preserve heat especially to a satisfactory degree a warm sweater
c : feeling or causing sensations of heat brought about by strenuous exertion
2 : comfortably established : secure
3a : marked by strong feeling : ardent
b : marked by excitement, disagreement, or anger the argument grew warm
4 : marked by or readily showing affection, gratitude, cordiality, or sympathy a warm welcome warm regards
5 : emphasizing or exploiting sexual imagery or incidents
6 : accompanied or marked by extreme danger or duress
7 : newly made : fresh a warm scent
8 : having the color or tone of something that imparts heat specifically : of a hue in the range yellow through orange to red
9 : near to a goal, object, or solution sought not there yet but getting warm

warm

verb
warmed; warming; warms

Definition of warm (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : to make warm
2a : to infuse with a feeling of love, friendship, well-being, or pleasure
b : to fill with anger, zeal, or passion
3 : to reheat (cooked food) for eating —often used with over
4 : to make ready for operation or performance by preliminary exercise or operation —often used with up

intransitive verb

1 : to become warm
2a : to become ardent, interested, or receptive —usually used with to or toward warmed to the idea
b : to become filled with affection or love —used with to or toward
3 : to experience feelings of pleasure : bask
4 : to become ready for operation or performance by preliminary activity —often used with up

warm

adverb

Definition of warm (Entry 3 of 3)

: warmly —usually used in combination warm-clad
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Other Words from warm

Adjective

warmish \ ˈwÈŻr-​mish How to pronounce warmish (audio) \ adjective
warmness \ ˈwÈŻrm-​nəs How to pronounce warmness (audio) \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for warm

Synonyms: Adjective

heated, hottish, lukewarm, tepid, toasty, warmed, warmish

Synonyms: Verb

heat, hot (up) [chiefly Southern, southern Midland, & British], toast

Antonyms: Adjective

chilled, coldish, cool, cooled, coolish, refrigerated, unheated

Antonyms: Verb

chill, cool, refrigerate

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Examples of warm in a Sentence

Adjective

 Be sure to keep warm when you go outside. We sat by the fire to stay warm. It's too warm in here. We should open a window. The sunshine was warm on my face. We were met with a warm welcome. She has a warm and friendly nature. The letter was signed, “warmest regards.” She gave us each a long, warm hug. Keep going; you're getting warm.

Verb

 He warmed his hands in front of the fire. We warmed ourselves by the fire. Air rises when it warms.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

 After an unseasonably warm and humid day on Wednesday, a weak cold front moved through Connecticut late Wednesday night bringing cooler and less humid conditions for Thursday. — courant.com, "Cooler, less humid on Thursday," 12 Sep. 2019 There have been reports that Dombrowski didn’t have a warm and cozy relationship with his co-workers, in particular Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy. — Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Red Sox must answer some big questions after firing Dave Dombrowski," 11 Sep. 2019 The bush and grass fires have been scorching the eastern coasts of the neighboring states of Queensland and New South Wales since Friday after an unusually warm and dry year left parts of the country in a combustible state. — Fox News, "Australia wildfires raging like ‘flamethrower’ devour homes, at least 400 evacuated," 10 Sep. 2019 Look for warm and muggy conditions across southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, Cronce said, with a few breaks in the clouds occurring later in the day. — Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Heavy rain possible across much of Wisconsin through Thursday," 10 Sep. 2019 Whether or not your wife wants to join you, nothing feels more wonderful than bathing outside, especially under the stars on a warm and lovely Minnesota night. — Ask Amy, oregonlive, "Ask Amy: Father wants to know if he should warn future son-in-law about daughter’s behavior," 10 Sep. 2019 His post-match remarks on the court were warm and open-hearted, and spoke to what just about every high-school tennis coach tries to instill in his players. — Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, "Rafael Nadal Defeats Daniil Medvedev in the Best U.S. Open Men’s Final of This Century," 9 Sep. 2019 Because her pet snake, a ball python named Alfredo, needs to keep warm, Eliana installed a heating pad below the makeshift tank connected to a thermostat that runs off the main car battery. — Taylor Lorenz, Outside Online, "Jennelle Eliana's Rise to Vanlife Stardom," 7 Sep. 2019 Then the piano comes in, warm and unapologetic, with enthusiasm that feels like a Billy Joel tune. — Time, "Analyzing Lana Del Rey's 'Norman F---ing Rockwell' Lyrics," 4 Sep. 2019

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