warm
having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
of or at a moderately high temperature; characterized by comparatively high temperature: a warm oven; a warm climate; a warm summer.
having a sensation of bodily heat: to be warm from fast walking.
conserving or maintaining warmth or heat: warm clothes.
(of colors) suggestive of warmth; inclining toward red or orange rather than toward green or blue.
characterized by or showing lively feelings, passions, emotions, sympathies, etc.: a warm heart; warm interest.
strongly attached; intimate:warm friends.
cordial or hearty: a warm welcome.
heated, irritated, or angry: to become warm when contradicted.
animated, lively, brisk, or vigorous: a warm debate.
strong or fresh: a warm scent.
close to something sought, as in a game.
uncomfortable or unpleasant: His opponents made things so warm that he decided to quit.
British Informal. well off; in easy circumstances.
to make warm; heat (often followed by up): to warm one's hands; to warm up a room.
to heat or cook (something) for reuse, as leftovers (usually followed by over or up): to warm up yesterday's stew.
to excite enthusiasm, ardor, cheerfulness, or vitality in (someone): The wine soon warmed the company.
to inspire with kindly feeling; affect with lively pleasure: It warms my soul to hear you say that.
to fill (a person, crowd, etc.) with strong feelings, as hatred, anger, or zeal: Restrictions had warmed the crew to the point of mutiny.
to become warm or warmer (often followed by up): The room will warm up when the fire gets going.
to become ardent, enthusiastic, animated, etc. (often followed by up or to): The speaker quickly warmed to her subject.
to grow kindly, friendly, or sympathetically disposed (often followed by to or toward): My heart warms toward him.
Idioms about warm
warm the bench, Sports. to serve as a substitute who rarely plays in a game: The young outfielder warmed the bench for the Yankees last season.
Origin of warm
1Other words for warm
Opposites for warm
Other words from warm
- warm·er, noun
- warm·ish, adjective
- warm·ly, adverb
- warm·ness, noun
- o·ver·warmed, adjective
- pre·warm, verb (used with object)
- re·warm, verb
- un·warmed, adjective
- un·warm·ing, adjective
- well-warmed, adjective
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How to use warm in a sentence
This irresistible wool and cashmere combo is as soft as butter melting on a steamy piece of oven-warmed bread.
The hottest gifts to buy for the friend who’s always cold | Sandra Gutierrez G. | November 20, 2020 | Popular-ScienceAbout one-fifth of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions come from manufacturing, according to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Trying to shop sustainably? Here’s what you need to consider. | Sarah Kaplan | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostStir to combine, and let the drink warm up for 1 to 2 minutes.
This cocktail can keep you warm around the fire pit — and you can make it there, too | M. Carrie Allan | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostIf only the morning was a hair warmer, with a touch less breeze.
D.C.-area forecast: Mainly clear skies plus warmer temperatures today and tomorrow | A. Camden Walker | November 20, 2020 | Washington PostHe was seen grimacing while making warm-up throws on the sideline soon after.
Kyler Murray runs out of miracles as Seahawks hang on to take over first place in NFC West | Mark Maske | November 20, 2020 | Washington Post
No white African leader has been regarded that warmly for half a century or more.
Their speech was met “very warmly, with applause,” according to bishops briefing the press afterwards.
The Vatican's Same-Sex Synod: The Bishops Hear About Reality. Do They Listen? | Barbie Latza Nadeau | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs we walked through the venue, campaign staffers and facility workers greeted him warmly.
Behind the Scenes With a ‘Site Agent’: The Secret Service’s Hardest Job | Marc Ambinder | October 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was also a sharp shift: fat jokes aside, Christie had always been received warmly on late night.
Chris Christie Tries to Dance His Way Back Into Your Heart | Olivia Nuzzi | June 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe welcomed us warmly, and shared memories of my grandparents and great-grandparents.
It was republished at once in America, and was welcomed as warmly on this side of the Atlantic as on the other.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingThough she was warmly wrapped in a soft rug of silvery fur, a chill crept into her heart.
Rosemary in Search of a Father | C. N. WilliamsonOrellana was very warmly received by armed swift-footed females, which originated the fanciful name Amazonia.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHe warmly espoused the interests of his country, and many important measures were effected by his eloquence.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellA pretty dispute followed, in which Edna warmly espoused her father's cause and the Doctor remained neutral.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate Chopin
British Dictionary definitions for warm
/ (wɔːm) /
characterized by or having a moderate degree of heat; moderately hot
maintaining or imparting heat: a warm coat
having or showing ready affection, kindliness, etc: a warm personality
lively, vigorous, or passionate: a warm debate
cordial or enthusiastic; ardent: warm support
quickly or easily aroused: a warm temper
(of colours) predominantly red or yellow in tone
(of a scent, trail, etc) recently made; strong
near to finding a hidden object or discovering or guessing facts, as in children's games
informal uncomfortable or disagreeable, esp because of the proximity of danger
(sometimes foll by up) to raise or be raised in temperature; make or become warm or warmer
(when intr, often foll by to) to make or become excited, enthusiastic, etc (about): he warmed to the idea of buying a new car
(intr often foll by to) to feel affection, kindness, etc (for someone): I warmed to her mother from the start
(tr) British to give a caning to: I'll warm you in a minute
informal a warm place or area: come into the warm
informal the act or an instance of warming or being warmed
Origin of warm
1Derived forms of warm
- warmer, noun
- warmish, adjective
- warmly, adverb
- warmness, noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with warm
In addition to the idioms beginning with warm
- warm as toast
- warm heart
- warm the bench
- warm the cockles of one's heart
- warm up
- warm welcome
also see:
- cold hands, warm heart
- look like death (warmed over)
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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