warm
Americanadjective
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having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses.
a warm bath.
- Antonyms:
- cool
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of or at a moderately high temperature; characterized by comparatively high temperature.
a warm oven; a warm climate; a warm summer.
- Antonyms:
- cool
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having a sensation of bodily heat.
to be warm from fast walking.
- Antonyms:
- cool
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conserving or maintaining warmth or heat.
warm clothes.
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(of colors) suggestive of warmth; inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue.
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characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc..
a warm heart; warm interest.
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strongly attached; intimate.
warm friends.
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cordial or hearty.
a warm welcome.
- Synonyms:
- fervent
- Antonyms:
- aloof, unfriendly
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heated, irritated, or angry.
to become warm when contradicted.
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animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous.
a warm debate.
- Synonyms:
- vehement
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strong or fresh.
a warm scent.
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close to something sought, as in a game.
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uncomfortable or unpleasant.
His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.
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British Informal. well off; in easy circumstances.
verb (used with object)
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to make warm; heat (often followed byup ).
to warm one's hands; to warm up a room.
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to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually followed by over orup ).
to warm up yesterday's stew.
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to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone).
The wine soon warmed the company.
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to inspire with kindly feeling; affect with lively pleasure.
It warms my soul to hear you say that.
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to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal.
Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.
verb (used without object)
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to become warm or warmer (often followed byup ).
The room will warm up when the fire gets going.
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to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc. (often followed by up orto ).
The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.
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to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often followed by to ortoward ).
My heart warms toward him.
noun
idioms
adjective
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characterized by or having a moderate degree of heat; moderately hot
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maintaining or imparting heat
a warm coat
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having or showing ready affection, kindliness, etc
a warm personality
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lively, vigorous, or passionate
a warm debate
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cordial or enthusiastic; ardent
warm support
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quickly or easily aroused
a warm temper
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(of colours) predominantly red or yellow in tone
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(of a scent, trail, etc) recently made; strong
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near to finding a hidden object or discovering or guessing facts, as in children's games
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informal uncomfortable or disagreeable, esp because of the proximity of danger
verb
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(sometimes foll by up) to raise or be raised in temperature; make or become warm or warmer
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to make or become excited, enthusiastic, etc (about)
he warmed to the idea of buying a new car
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to feel affection, kindness, etc (for someone)
I warmed to her mother from the start
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(tr) to give a caning to
I'll warm you in a minute
noun
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informal a warm place or area
come into the warm
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informal the act or an instance of warming or being warmed
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
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warmnessnoun
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rewarmverb
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warmishadjective
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warmlyadverb
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well-warmedadjective
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prewarmverb (used with object)
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warmernoun
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unwarmedadjective
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unwarmingadjective
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overwarmedadjective
Conjugated Forms
Present
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has warmedperfect 3rd person singular
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have warmedperfect
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have been warmingperfect progressive
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has been warmingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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am warmingprogressive 1st person singular
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is warmingprogressive 3rd person singular
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warmingparticiple
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are warmingprogressive
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warmssingular 3rd person
Past
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had warmedperfect
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had been warmingperfect progressive
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warmedparticiple
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warmedsimple
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were warmingprogressive plural
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was warmingprogressive singular
Future
Etymology
Origin of warm
First recorded before 900; Middle English adjective werm, warm, wearm(e), Old English wearm; cognate with German warm, Old Norse varmr; akin to Latin formus “warm,” Greek thermós “warm,” Sanskrit gharmá- “heat,” Avestan garəma “hot,” Old Prussian gorme “heat,” Armenian ǰerm “warm”; the verb is akin to the adjective; the noun is derivative of the verb
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Example Sentences
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Although winds weakened as evening fell on Monday, CalFire's weather forecast said: "Warm temperatures, low afternoon humidity, and terrain-driven winds continue to challenge containment efforts."
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Warm weather and battlefield success have infused Ukraine’s capital city with optimism, even as bombs fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"Driving for clean energy is a national security and economic security imperative- that is why this Government is investing record amounts in new renewables, nuclear, and upgrading homes through our Warm Homes Plan."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Warm curry paste or ginger and garlic in oil, then add coconut milk and broth.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Warm enough to believe again that food will come from the newly thawed earth.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
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